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12th
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Crossing the wide mouth of the river, the party landed, and encamped at the bottom of a small bay within Point George.
Accordingly
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
all
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
any
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From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
April
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
Astoria
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From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Crossing the wide mouth of the river, the party landed, and encamped at the bottom of a small bay within Point George.
bay
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From this reading Crossing the wide mouth of the river, the party landed, and encamped at the bottom of a small bay within Point George.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FROM the report made by the two exploring partners, it was determined that Point George should be the site of the trading house.
bottom
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From this reading Crossing the wide mouth of the river, the party landed, and encamped at the bottom of a small bay within Point George.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FROM the report made by the two exploring partners, it was determined that Point George should be the site of the trading house.
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
cargo
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From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
commence
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
Comments
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From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
Conduct
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From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
continue
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From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
continuing
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From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
Crossing
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From this reading Crossing the wide mouth of the river, the party landed, and encamped at the bottom of a small bay within Point George.
departed
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
Departure
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From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərəs/
having a strong wish to do or obtain something
From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜrmɪnd/
having firmly decided to do something
From this reading FROM the report made by the two exploring partners, it was determined that Point George should be the site of the trading house.
encamped
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From this reading Crossing the wide mouth of the river, the party landed, and encamped at the bottom of a small bay within Point George.
establishment
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
excursions
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From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
exploring
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From this reading FROM the report made by the two exploring partners, it was determined that Point George should be the site of the trading house.
follow
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
Founding
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From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
freighted
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM the report made by the two exploring partners, it was determined that Point George should be the site of the trading house.
gentlemennounUS /gentlemen/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
George
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From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
harbor
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
house
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From this reading FROM the report made by the two exploring partners, it was determined that Point George should be the site of the trading house.
impatient
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From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
Indian
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From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FROM the report made by the two exploring partners, it was determined that Point George should be the site of the trading house.
land
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From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
landed
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From this reading Crossing the wide mouth of the river, the party landed, and encamped at the bottom of a small bay within Point George.
launch
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
leaving
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
made
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From this reading FROM the report made by the two exploring partners, it was determined that Point George should be the site of the trading house.
more
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From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
mouth
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From this reading Crossing the wide mouth of the river, the party landed, and encamped at the bottom of a small bay within Point George.
necessary
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
partners
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From this reading FROM the report made by the two exploring partners, it was determined that Point George should be the site of the trading house.
partynounUS /party/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Crossing the wide mouth of the river, the party landed, and encamped at the bottom of a small bay within Point George.
perfectly
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From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
persons
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
place
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From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
PointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
protested
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From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
purpose
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
Reception
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From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
report
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From this reading FROM the report made by the two exploring partners, it was determined that Point George should be the site of the trading house.
river
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From this reading Crossing the wide mouth of the river, the party landed, and encamped at the bottom of a small bay within Point George.
satisfied
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From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
search
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From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
ShipnounUS /ship/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading FROM the report made by the two exploring partners, it was determined that Point George should be the site of the trading house.
site
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From this reading FROM the report made by the two exploring partners, it was determined that Point George should be the site of the trading house.
sixteen
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
small
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From this reading Crossing the wide mouth of the river, the party landed, and encamped at the bottom of a small bay within Point George.
soon
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
sounded
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
sporting
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From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
Taboos
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From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
termed
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From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FROM the report made by the two exploring partners, it was determined that Point George should be the site of the trading house.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
things
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From this reading Accordingly, on the 12th of April the launch was freighted with all things necessary for the purpose, and sixteen persons departed in her to commence the establishment, leaving the Tonquin to follow as soon as the harbor could be sounded.
Thorn
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From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
Tonquin
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From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
trading
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From this reading FROM the report made by the two exploring partners, it was determined that Point George should be the site of the trading house.
true
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From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
two
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From this reading FROM the report made by the two exploring partners, it was determined that Point George should be the site of the trading house.
Visitors
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From this reading Point George--Founding of Astoria--Indian Visitors.--Their Reception.--The Captain Taboos the Ship.--Departure of the Tonquin.--Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
voyage
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From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FROM the report made by the two exploring partners, it was determined that Point George should be the site of the trading house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
wide
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From this reading Crossing the wide mouth of the river, the party landed, and encamped at the bottom of a small bay within Point George.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading These gentlemen, it is true, were not perfectly satisfied with the place, and were desirous of continuing their search; but Captain Thorn was impatient to land his cargo and continue his voyage, and protested against any more of what he termed “sporting excursions.”
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Crossing the wide mouth of the river, the party landed, and encamped at the bottom of a small bay within Point George.
