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52
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From this reading 52 to 55 deg north, being within the British territories.
55
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From this reading 52 to 55 deg north, being within the British territories.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
actually
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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
alreadynounUS /already/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
appeared
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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
Arrival
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Astorians
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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
banks
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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading 52 to 55 deg north, being within the British territories.
BetweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
British
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From this reading 52 to 55 deg north, being within the British territories.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
building
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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
busily
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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
Caledonia
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From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.
called
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From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.
Camp
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
caused
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From this reading This information caused much disquiet.
Character
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Coffin
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Columbia
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Columbian
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Company
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From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.
completing
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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
deg
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From this reading 52 to 55 deg north, being within the British territories.
Difference
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
disquiet
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From this reading This information caused much disquiet.
Disquieting
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
district
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From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.
Effects
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Established
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Expedition
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
extended
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From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.
factory
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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
Falls
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Fishing
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
fort
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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
GreatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Habits
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.
houses
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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
Hunting
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Indian
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Indians
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
information
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From this reading This information caused much disquiet.
Interior
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Land
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
lat
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From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.
Mart
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
men
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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
mentioned
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From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.
Mount
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Mountains
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From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.
much
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From this reading This information caused much disquiet.
New
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From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.
north
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From this reading 52 to 55 deg north, being within the British territories.
Northwest
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From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.
Oakinagan
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
occupied
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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
partnounUS /part/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
PartynounUS /party/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
PointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Post
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
posts
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From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.
Preparations
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Rapids
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Reconnoitring
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
report
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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
river
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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
Rocky
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From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.
Rumors
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
second
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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
Sepulchre
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Shores
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Spirits
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Spy
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
territories
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From this reading 52 to 55 deg north, being within the British territories.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
thirty
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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This information caused much disquiet.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
Trade
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Trading
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Unexpected
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
upper
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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
Valley
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Vancouver's
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
Village
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
west
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From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.
WHILEconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
white
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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.
Wishram
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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading 52 to 55 deg north, being within the British territories.
