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AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
actually
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From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After having proceeded some distance further, they landed, and encamped for the night.
Alteration
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In the evening camp, the voyageurs gossiped, as usual, over the events of the day; and especially over intelligence picked up among the Poncas.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After having proceeded some distance further, they landed, and encamped for the night.
apprehensions
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
Array
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the evening camp, the voyageurs gossiped, as usual, over the events of the day; and especially over intelligence picked up among the Poncas.
assembled
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From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
assured
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From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
bands
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From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
Battle
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
Blackfeet
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
Buffalo
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called
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From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
Camp
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
confirmed
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From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
CouncilnounUS /council/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
Country
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
Court
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From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
cut
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From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
Danger
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
day
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From this reading In the evening camp, the voyageurs gossiped, as usual, over the events of the day; and especially over intelligence picked up among the Poncas.
Deserters
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
distance
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From this reading After having proceeded some distance further, they landed, and encamped for the night.
encamped
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From this reading After having proceeded some distance further, they landed, and encamped for the night.
especially
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From this reading In the evening camp, the voyageurs gossiped, as usual, over the events of the day; and especially over intelligence picked up among the Poncas.
evening
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From this reading In the evening camp, the voyageurs gossiped, as usual, over the events of the day; and especially over intelligence picked up among the Poncas.
events
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From this reading In the evening camp, the voyageurs gossiped, as usual, over the events of the day; and especially over intelligence picked up among the Poncas.
fierce
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From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
five
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From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After having proceeded some distance further, they landed, and encamped for the night.
French
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From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
further
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From this reading After having proceeded some distance further, they landed, and encamped for the night.
Gossip
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
gossiped
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From this reading In the evening camp, the voyageurs gossiped, as usual, over the events of the day; and especially over intelligence picked up among the Poncas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After having proceeded some distance further, they landed, and encamped for the night.
Henry
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
higher
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From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
hostile
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From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
Hostilities
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
Hunters
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
Indian
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
Indians
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From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
intelligence
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From this reading In the evening camp, the voyageurs gossiped, as usual, over the events of the day; and especially over intelligence picked up among the Poncas.
intentions
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From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
Iron
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
Kentucky
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
l'Eau
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From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
Land
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
landed
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From this reading After having proceeded some distance further, they landed, and encamped for the night.
league
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From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
mouth
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From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
Mr
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
nation
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From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
night
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From this reading After having proceeded some distance further, they landed, and encamped for the night.
noon
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From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
off
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From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
Ore
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
original
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From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the evening camp, the voyageurs gossiped, as usual, over the events of the day; and especially over intelligence picked up among the Poncas.
Parley
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
partynounUS /party/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
passednounUS /passed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
Peace
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
picked
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From this reading In the evening camp, the voyageurs gossiped, as usual, over the events of the day; and especially over intelligence picked up among the Poncas.
Pipe
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
Plans
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
Poncas
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From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
previous
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From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
proceeded
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From this reading After having proceeded some distance further, they landed, and encamped for the night.
Qui
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From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
Quicourt
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From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
Rapid
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From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
Recruits
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
reports
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From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
River
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
Roads
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
Scenery
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
Scouts
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
Sioux
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
some
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From this reading After having proceeded some distance further, they landed, and encamped for the night.
Speech-Making
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
Threatened
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
Tidings
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
tribes
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From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
up
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From this reading In the evening camp, the voyageurs gossiped, as usual, over the events of the day; and especially over intelligence picked up among the Poncas.
usual
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From this reading In the evening camp, the voyageurs gossiped, as usual, over the events of the day; and especially over intelligence picked up among the Poncas.
Veteran
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
village
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From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
Voyageurs
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
waiting
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From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
War
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These Indians had confirmed the previous reports of the hostile intentions of the Sioux, and had assured them that five tribes, or bands, of that fierce nation were actually assembled higher up the river, and waiting to cut them off.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IT was about noon when the party left the Poncas village, about a league beyond which they passed the mouth of the Quicourt, or Rapid River (called, in the original French, l’Eau Qui Court).
Woodman
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From this reading Camp Gossip.--Deserters.--Recruits.--Kentucky Hunters.--A Veteran Woodman.--Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the Blackfeet.--Alteration of Plans.--Scenery of the River.-- Buffalo Roads.--Iron Ore.--Country of the Sioux.--A Land of Danger.-apprehensions of the Voyageurs.--Indian Scouts.-- Threatened Hostilities.--A Council of War.--An Array of Battle.--A Parley.--The Pipe of Peace.--Speech-Making.
