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accompanying
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From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
addednounUS /added/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
agreed
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
all
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From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
ammunition
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From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
Aniwee
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
Araucanians
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From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
assembled
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From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
authority
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From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
Blancha
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
bolas
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
Cacique
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From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
called
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
chase
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
choice
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
command
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
consist
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
CouncilnounUS /council/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
Cuastral
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From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
dexteritynounUS /dɛkˈstɛrəti/
skill in using the hands or body in a specific situation in this story
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
exchangednounUS /ˈexchanged/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
expedition
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From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
Farewells
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From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
fervent
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From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
four
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From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
Francis
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
friends
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
girl
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
Graviel
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
group
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From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
handling
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
hard
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From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
hastily
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From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
head
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From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
hours
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From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
Inacayal
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From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
known
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From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
lasso
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
loaded
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From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
made
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
midday
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
nearly
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From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
necessaries
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From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
off
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From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
overthrowing
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From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
pack-horses
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From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
partynounUS /party/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
Piñone
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
plotted
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From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
reached
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From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
remain
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From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
remainder
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
rescue
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
RestnounUS /rest/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
riding
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From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
rifle
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
safeguard
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From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
selected
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
several
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From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
Shag
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From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
Sir
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
sixteen
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
skill
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
spot
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From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
startnounUS /start/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
started
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From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
succeeded
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From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
tooknounUS /took/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
Traucos
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From this reading It took them four good hours of hard riding before they reached the spot known to the Araucanians as Traucos’ Rest.
two
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
Vane
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
volunteers
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
War
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
Warriors
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
watch
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From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
well
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From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cuastral, as head Cacique, was to remain behind to watch and safeguard the authority against which Inacayal had plotted, and which he had so nearly succeeded in overthrowing.
white
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
wishes
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From this reading Farewells were hastily exchanged, and the rescue party started off, amidst the fervent good wishes of all, Shag of course accompanying the expedition.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At midday, therefore, every one had assembled, and several pack-horses, well loaded with ammunition and necessaries, had been added to the group.
young
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From this reading After the choice of volunteers had been made another Council of War was called, and it was agreed that the rescue party should start at midday, having in command Sir Francis Vane and Piñone, and that it should consist besides these two of Aniwee, the remainder of our white friends, Graviel, Blancha, the two girl volunteers, and sixteen young Warriors, who had been selected for their skill in the chase, and for their dexterity in handling the bolas, lasso, and rifle.
