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The Story of Scraggles

Chapter I

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“In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
_Most of our Indians have a tradition that in the days of old animals and man had a common speech.
Each was able to understand the other, and thoughts and language were common to all.
It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.
Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.
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The Story of Scraggles

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Story of Scraggles is here in full — 555 sentences across 111 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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“In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
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_Most of our Indians have a tradition that in the days of old animals and man had a common speech.
/moʊst ʌv ˈaʊər ˈɪndiənz hæv ə trəˈdɪʃən ðæt ɪn ðə deɪz ʌv oʊld ˈænəməlz ənd mæn hæd ə ˈkɑːmən spiːtʃ/
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Each was able to understand the other, and thoughts and language were common to all.
/iːtʃ wɑːz ˈeɪbəl tuː ˌʌndərˈstænd ðə ˈʌðər ənd θɔːts ənd ˈlæŋɡwədʒ wɜːr ˈkɑːmən tuː ɔːl/
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It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.
/ɪt wɑːz nɑːt ənˈtɪl mæn bɪˈɡæn tuː rɪˈɡɑːrd hɪmˈself æz suːˈpɪriər tuː ðə ˈænəməlz ənd θɪŋk ʌv ðem æz ˈloʊər ðæt ðɪs ˈwʌnnəs ʌv spiːtʃ ənd riˈleɪʃənʃɪp wɑːz lɔːst/
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Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.
/sɪns ðen ˈenvi ˈdʒeləsi ˈæŋɡər ɑːn wʌn saɪd ənd kənˈsiːt praɪd ənd kənˈtempt ɑːn ðə ˈʌðər hæv ˈwaɪdənd ðə briːtʃ waɪl lʌv hæz stʊd wɪð ˈtɪrfəl aɪz ˈlʊkɪŋ ɑːn æt ðə sæd ənd ənˈnætʃərəl ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt bʌt ɪn ðiːz ˈlætər deɪz ˈprɑːfəts əˈmʌŋ ðə waɪt reɪs hæv ˈrɪzən ʌp tuː əˈweɪkən əˈɡen wɪˈðɪn mæn ðə dɪˈzaɪər fɔːr ˈbrʌðərhʊd wɪð ðə ˈhʌmbələr kriˈeɪʃənz ʌv ɡɑːd/

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Colorado noun US /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading ““In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.”

creations noun US /kriˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “creation” — the human act of creating

From this reading “Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.”

estrangement noun US /ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/

separation resulting from hostility

From this reading “Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.”

humbler adjective US /ˈhʌmbələr/

comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading “Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.”

Missions noun US /ˈmɪʃənz/

plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading ““In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.”

oneness noun US /ˈwʌnnəs/

the quality of being united into one

From this reading “It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.”

prophets noun US /ˈprɑːfəts/

the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading “Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.”

Sears verb US /sɪrz/

third-person singular of “sear” — make very hot and dry

From this reading ““In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.”

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.

tearful eyes adjective + noun

In this reading “Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.”

latter days adjective + noun

In this reading “Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.”

common speech adjective + noun

In this reading “_Most of our Indians have a tradition that in the days of old animals and man had a common speech.”

Since then preposition + adverb

In this reading “Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.”

think of verb + particle

keep in mind for attention or consideration

In this reading “It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.”

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From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Each was able to understand the other, and thoughts and language were common to all.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

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 Each was able to understand the other, and thoughts and language were common to all.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading _Most of our Indians have a tradition that in the days of old animals and man had a common speech.

AroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/

cause to become awake or conscious

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.

BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

breachverbUS /briːtʃ/

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

brotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

BrownnounUS /braʊn/

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

CAMBRIDGEnounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/

a university in England

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

CanyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading _Most of our Indians have a tradition that in the days of old animals and man had a common speech.

CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

conceitnounUS /kənˈsiːt/

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

contemptnounUS /kənˈtempt/

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

creationsnounUS /kriˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “creation” — the human act of creating

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _Most of our Indians have a tradition that in the days of old animals and man had a common speech.

DesertverbUS /ˈdezərt/

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

DrawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/

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

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each was able to understand the other, and thoughts and language were common to all.

envynounUS /ˈenvi/

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

estrangementnounUS /ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/

separation resulting from hostility

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

etc

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From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

Gallagher

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

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

GrandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading _Most of our Indians have a tradition that in the days of old animals and man had a common speech.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Most of our Indians have a tradition that in the days of old animals and man had a common speech.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

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

From this reading It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.

humbleradjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələr/

comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/

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

From this reading _Most of our Indians have a tradition that in the days of old animals and man had a common speech.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.

jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Each was able to understand the other, and thoughts and language were common to all.

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.

LOVEnounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _Most of our Indians have a tradition that in the days of old animals and man had a common speech.

MissionsnounUS /ˈmɪʃənz/

plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

MostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading _Most of our Indians have a tradition that in the days of old animals and man had a common speech.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.

OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

onenessnounUS /ˈwʌnnəs/

the quality of being united into one

From this reading It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Each was able to understand the other, and thoughts and language were common to all.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Most of our Indians have a tradition that in the days of old animals and man had a common speech.

OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

PhotographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

PRESSverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

pridenounUS /praɪd/

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

prophetsnounUS /ˈprɑːfəts/

the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

PublishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

racenounUS /reɪs/

any competition

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.

relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.

risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

SnounUS /es/

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

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

sadadjectiveUS /sæd/

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

SearsverbUS /sɪrz/

third-person singular of “sear” — make very hot and dry

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading _Most of our Indians have a tradition that in the days of old animals and man had a common speech.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.

tearfuladjectiveUS /ˈtɪrfəl/

filled with or marked by tears

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Most of our Indians have a tradition that in the days of old animals and man had a common speech.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.

thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Each was able to understand the other, and thoughts and language were common to all.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Each was able to understand the other, and thoughts and language were common to all.

traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading _Most of our Indians have a tradition that in the days of old animals and man had a common speech.

UnounUS /juː/

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Each was able to understand the other, and thoughts and language were common to all.

UNIVERSITYnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/

not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading It was not until man began to regard himself as superior to the animals and think of them as “lower” that this oneness of speech and relationship was lost.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Each was able to understand the other, and thoughts and language were common to all.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Each was able to understand the other, and thoughts and language were common to all.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

widenedverbUS /ˈwaɪdənd/

past form of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Since then envy, jealousy, anger, on one side, and conceit, pride, and contempt on the other have widened the breach, while_ LOVE _has stood with tearful eyes looking on at the sad and unnatural estrangement._ _But in these latter days prophets among the white race have risen up to awaken again within man the desire for brotherhood with the humbler creations of God.

WondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading “In and Around the Grand Canyon,” “In and Out of the Old Missions of California,” “The Wonders of the Colorado Desert,” etc. _Illustrated from Drawings by Sears Gallagher and from Photographs_ Boston Little, Brown, and Company Published October, 1906 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

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