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Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France
Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France

Chapter II

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Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform
at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly
fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes
out a patent for "disengaging and floating quarter-decks, to save lives on vessels sinking or burning at sea" 185
APPENDIX.
APPENDIX--A.
Opinions of the Press Page 205 APPENDIX--B.
Museum of History 246 A Descriptive Catalogue of Catlin's Indian Collection 248 CATLIN'S NOTES IN EUROPE, _&c. &c._
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France is here in full — 8 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform
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at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly
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fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes
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out a patent for "disengaging and floating quarter-decks, to save lives on vessels sinking or burning at sea" 185
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APPENDIX.
/əˈpendɪks/
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APPENDIX--A.
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Opinions of the Press Page 205 APPENDIX--B.
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Museum of History 246 A Descriptive Catalogue of Catlin's Indian Collection 248 CATLIN'S NOTES IN EUROPE, _&c. &c._

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advertises verb US /ˈædvərtaɪzɪz/

third-person singular of “advertise” — call attention to

From this reading “Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform”

disengaging verb US /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

-ing form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

From this reading “out a patent for "disengaging and floating quarter-decks, to save lives on vessels sinking or burning at sea" 185”

dismisses verb US /dɪˈsmɪsɪz/

third-person singular of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration

From this reading “at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly”

exhibitions noun US /ˌeksəˈbɪʃənz/

plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting

From this reading “at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly”

omnibuses noun US /ˈɑːmnəbəsəz/

plural of “omnibus” — an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author

From this reading “Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform”

Rankin noun US /ˈræŋkɪn/

leader in the women's suffrage movement in Montana; the first woman to serve in the United States House of Representatives (1880-1973)

From this reading “Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform”

resolves noun US /riˈzɑːlvz/

plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute

From this reading “Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform”

subscribers noun US /səbˈskraɪbərz/

plural of “subscriber” — someone who expresses strong approval

From this reading “fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes”

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on the platform preposition + article + noun counted as “on … platform”

In this reading “Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform”

through the streets preposition + article + noun counted as “through … street”

In this reading “Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform”

Catalogue of verb + particle

In this reading “Museum of History 246 A Descriptive Catalogue of Catlin's Indian Collection 248 CATLIN'S NOTES IN EUROPE, _&c. &c._”

at sea preposition + noun

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

In this reading “out a patent for "disengaging and floating quarter-decks, to save lives on vessels sinking or burning at sea" 185”

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10,000

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From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

185

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From this reading out a patent for "disengaging and floating quarter-decks, to save lives on vessels sinking or burning at sea" 185

205

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From this reading Opinions of the Press Page 205 APPENDIX--B.

246

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From this reading Museum of History 246 A Descriptive Catalogue of Catlin's Indian Collection 248 CATLIN'S NOTES IN EUROPE, _&c. &c._

248

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From this reading Museum of History 246 A Descriptive Catalogue of Catlin's Indian Collection 248 CATLIN'S NOTES IN EUROPE, _&c. &c._

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/

called to public attention

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

advertisesverbUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪz/

third-person singular of “advertise” — call attention to

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

APPENDIXnounUS /əˈpendɪks/

supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book

From this reading APPENDIX.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

Author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

BnounUS /biː/

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Opinions of the Press Page 205 APPENDIX--B.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

boxnounUS /bɑːks/

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

bridenounUS /braɪd/

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/

the act of burning something

From this reading out a patent for "disengaging and floating quarter-decks, to save lives on vessels sinking or burning at sea" 185

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

cnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Museum of History 246 A Descriptive Catalogue of Catlin's Indian Collection 248 CATLIN'S NOTES IN EUROPE, _&c. &c._

Cadotte

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From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

CatalogueverbUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

make an itemized list or catalog of; classify

From this reading Museum of History 246 A Descriptive Catalogue of Catlin's Indian Collection 248 CATLIN'S NOTES IN EUROPE, _&c. &c._

Catlin's

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From this reading Museum of History 246 A Descriptive Catalogue of Catlin's Indian Collection 248 CATLIN'S NOTES IN EUROPE, _&c. &c._

churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

CollectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Museum of History 246 A Descriptive Catalogue of Catlin's Indian Collection 248 CATLIN'S NOTES IN EUROPE, _&c. &c._

CondemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

damenounUS /deɪm/

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

DeniesverbUS /dɪˈnaɪz/

third-person singular of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

DescriptiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/

serving to describe or inform or characterized by description

From this reading Museum of History 246 A Descriptive Catalogue of Catlin's Indian Collection 248 CATLIN'S NOTES IN EUROPE, _&c. &c._

dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/

a conversation between two persons

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

disengagingverbUS /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

-ing form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

From this reading out a patent for "disengaging and floating quarter-decks, to save lives on vessels sinking or burning at sea" 185

disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/

fill with distaste

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

dismissesverbUS /dɪˈsmɪsɪz/

third-person singular of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

DukenounUS /duːk/

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

EUROPEnounUS /ˈjʊrəp/

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Museum of History 246 A Descriptive Catalogue of Catlin's Indian Collection 248 CATLIN'S NOTES IN EUROPE, _&c. &c._

excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

ExhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/

the act of exhibiting

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

exhibitionsnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃənz/

plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

fatadjectiveUS /fæt/

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading out a patent for "disengaging and floating quarter-decks, to save lives on vessels sinking or burning at sea" 185

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading out a patent for "disengaging and floating quarter-decks, to save lives on vessels sinking or burning at sea" 185

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/

the act of acquiring something

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

GrandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

HistorynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Museum of History 246 A Descriptive Catalogue of Catlin's Indian Collection 248 CATLIN'S NOTES IN EUROPE, _&c. &c._

IllustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/

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

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

ItsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

leavesnounUS /liːvz/

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

livesnounUS /lɪvz/

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading out a patent for "disengaging and floating quarter-decks, to save lives on vessels sinking or burning at sea" 185

LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

Martin'snounUS /ˈmɑːrtənz/

possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading Museum of History 246 A Descriptive Catalogue of Catlin's Indian Collection 248 CATLIN'S NOTES IN EUROPE, _&c. &c._

NOTESnounUS /noʊts/

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Museum of History 246 A Descriptive Catalogue of Catlin's Indian Collection 248 CATLIN'S NOTES IN EUROPE, _&c. &c._

objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

omnibusesnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəsəz/

plural of “omnibus” — an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

OpinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Opinions of the Press Page 205 APPENDIX--B.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading out a patent for "disengaging and floating quarter-decks, to save lives on vessels sinking or burning at sea" 185

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

PagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Opinions of the Press Page 205 APPENDIX--B.

paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/

obtain a patent for

From this reading out a patent for "disengaging and floating quarter-decks, to save lives on vessels sinking or burning at sea" 185

platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

portfolionounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/

a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

PressverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/

of or associated with a province

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

PublicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

quarter-decks

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

From this reading out a patent for "disengaging and floating quarter-decks, to save lives on vessels sinking or burning at sea" 185

RankinnounUS /ˈræŋkɪn/

leader in the women's suffrage movement in Montana; the first woman to serve in the United States House of Representatives (1880-1973)

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

resolvesnounUS /riˈzɑːlvz/

plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

roomsnounUS /ruːmz/

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

saveprepositionUS /seɪv/

except for; apart from

From this reading out a patent for "disengaging and floating quarter-decks, to save lives on vessels sinking or burning at sea" 185

seanounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading out a patent for "disengaging and floating quarter-decks, to save lives on vessels sinking or burning at sea" 185

servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading out a patent for "disengaging and floating quarter-decks, to save lives on vessels sinking or burning at sea" 185

St

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

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

streetsnounUS /striːts/

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

subscribersnounUS /səbˈskraɪbərz/

plural of “subscriber” — someone who expresses strong approval

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

takesnounUS /teɪks/

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

townsnounUS /taʊnz/

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

troopsnounUS /truːps/

soldiers collectively

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading out a patent for "disengaging and floating quarter-decks, to save lives on vessels sinking or burning at sea" 185

visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Mr. Rankin resolves to take the Indians to the provincial towns--Exhibition advertised to close--the wedding in St. Martin's church--Great excitement--Its object--Grand parade through the streets in omnibuses--Rankin advertises "the beautiful and interesting bride" to appear on the platform

WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/

British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/

a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit

From this reading fat dame" makes a visit to Daniel in the exhibition rooms--A long dialogue--Illustrious subscribers to the Author's large work--Emperor of Russia and Duke of Wellington review 10,000 troops at Windsor--The Emperor presents the Author a gold box--Author takes

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading at the Indians' exhibitions--Public disgust and indignation--Condemned by the Press--Rankin begins his exhibition--Denies Cadotte admission to the Indians' rooms, and dismisses him from his service--Rankin leaves London with the Indians---Author getting out his large work--The Indian portfolio--The "jolly

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