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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 Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
agitation
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From this reading AS the spring opened, the little settlement of Astoria was in agitation, and prepared to send forth various expeditions.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
Arrangements
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
Arrival
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
ASconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS the spring opened, the little settlement of Astoria was in agitation, and prepared to send forth various expeditions.
Astoria
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
Attack
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
autumn
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From this reading It was necessary to send a supply of goods to the trading post of Mr. David Stuart, established in the preceding autumn on the Oakinagan.
Back
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Several important things were to be done.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The cache, or secret deposit, made by Mr. Hunt at the Caldron Linn, was likewise to be visited, and the merchandise and other effects left there, to be brought to Astoria.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
cachenounUS /kæʃ/
a hidden store of valuable objects or supplies
From this reading The cache, or secret deposit, made by Mr. Hunt at the Caldron Linn, was likewise to be visited, and the merchandise and other effects left there, to be brought to Astoria.
Caldron
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From this reading The cache, or secret deposit, made by Mr. Hunt at the Caldron Linn, was likewise to be visited, and the merchandise and other effects left there, to be brought to Astoria.
Compromise
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
Cowardice
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
Crooks
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
Cure
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
David
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From this reading It was necessary to send a supply of goods to the trading post of Mr. David Stuart, established in the preceding autumn on the Oakinagan.
Day
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
deposit
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From this reading The cache, or secret deposit, made by Mr. Hunt at the Caldron Linn, was likewise to be visited, and the merchandise and other effects left there, to be brought to Astoria.
Despatch
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Several important things were to be done.
effects
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From this reading The cache, or secret deposit, made by Mr. Hunt at the Caldron Linn, was likewise to be visited, and the merchandise and other effects left there, to be brought to Astoria.
established
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From this reading It was necessary to send a supply of goods to the trading post of Mr. David Stuart, established in the preceding autumn on the Oakinagan.
Expeditions
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
Falls
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
forth
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From this reading AS the spring opened, the little settlement of Astoria was in agitation, and prepared to send forth various expeditions.
goods
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From this reading It was necessary to send a supply of goods to the trading post of Mr. David Stuart, established in the preceding autumn on the Oakinagan.
Hunt
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From this reading The cache, or secret deposit, made by Mr. Hunt at the Caldron Linn, was likewise to be visited, and the merchandise and other effects left there, to be brought to Astoria.
important
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From this reading Several important things were to be done.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AS the spring opened, the little settlement of Astoria was in agitation, and prepared to send forth various expeditions.
Indian
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
Indians
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was necessary to send a supply of goods to the trading post of Mr. David Stuart, established in the preceding autumn on the Oakinagan.
John
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The cache, or secret deposit, made by Mr. Hunt at the Caldron Linn, was likewise to be visited, and the merchandise and other effects left there, to be brought to Astoria.
likewise
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From this reading The cache, or secret deposit, made by Mr. Hunt at the Caldron Linn, was likewise to be visited, and the merchandise and other effects left there, to be brought to Astoria.
Linn
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From this reading The cache, or secret deposit, made by Mr. Hunt at the Caldron Linn, was likewise to be visited, and the merchandise and other effects left there, to be brought to Astoria.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AS the spring opened, the little settlement of Astoria was in agitation, and prepared to send forth various expeditions.
LongnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
made
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From this reading The cache, or secret deposit, made by Mr. Hunt at the Caldron Linn, was likewise to be visited, and the merchandise and other effects left there, to be brought to Astoria.
Meet
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
merchandise
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From this reading The cache, or secret deposit, made by Mr. Hunt at the Caldron Linn, was likewise to be visited, and the merchandise and other effects left there, to be brought to Astoria.
Moonlight
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
Mr
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From this reading It was necessary to send a supply of goods to the trading post of Mr. David Stuart, established in the preceding autumn on the Oakinagan.
Narrows
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
necessary
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From this reading It was necessary to send a supply of goods to the trading post of Mr. David Stuart, established in the preceding autumn on the Oakinagan.
Oakinagan
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From this reading It was necessary to send a supply of goods to the trading post of Mr. David Stuart, established in the preceding autumn on the Oakinagan.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AS the spring opened, the little settlement of Astoria was in agitation, and prepared to send forth various expeditions.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was necessary to send a supply of goods to the trading post of Mr. David Stuart, established in the preceding autumn on the Oakinagan.
opened
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From this reading AS the spring opened, the little settlement of Astoria was in agitation, and prepared to send forth various expeditions.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The cache, or secret deposit, made by Mr. Hunt at the Caldron Linn, was likewise to be visited, and the merchandise and other effects left there, to be brought to Astoria.
other
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From this reading The cache, or secret deposit, made by Mr. Hunt at the Caldron Linn, was likewise to be visited, and the merchandise and other effects left there, to be brought to Astoria.
Out
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
Parley
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
PartynounUS /party/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
Perfidy
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
Pilfering
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
Portage
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
post
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From this reading It was necessary to send a supply of goods to the trading post of Mr. David Stuart, established in the preceding autumn on the Oakinagan.
preceding
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From this reading It was necessary to send a supply of goods to the trading post of Mr. David Stuart, established in the preceding autumn on the Oakinagan.
prepared
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From this reading AS the spring opened, the little settlement of Astoria was in agitation, and prepared to send forth various expeditions.
Robbery
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
Route
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The cache, or secret deposit, made by Mr. Hunt at the Caldron Linn, was likewise to be visited, and the merchandise and other effects left there, to be brought to Astoria.
send
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From this reading AS the spring opened, the little settlement of Astoria was in agitation, and prepared to send forth various expeditions.
Set
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
settlement
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From this reading AS the spring opened, the little settlement of Astoria was in agitation, and prepared to send forth various expeditions.
Several
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From this reading Several important things were to be done.
Spring
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
Stuart
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From this reading It was necessary to send a supply of goods to the trading post of Mr. David Stuart, established in the preceding autumn on the Oakinagan.
Sufferings
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
supply
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From this reading It was necessary to send a supply of goods to the trading post of Mr. David Stuart, established in the preceding autumn on the Oakinagan.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
there
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From this reading The cache, or secret deposit, made by Mr. Hunt at the Caldron Linn, was likewise to be visited, and the merchandise and other effects left there, to be brought to Astoria.
Thievish
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
things
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From this reading Several important things were to be done.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS the spring opened, the little settlement of Astoria was in agitation, and prepared to send forth various expeditions.
trading
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From this reading It was necessary to send a supply of goods to the trading post of Mr. David Stuart, established in the preceding autumn on the Oakinagan.
Tribe
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
Turn
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
Various
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
visited
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From this reading The cache, or secret deposit, made by Mr. Hunt at the Caldron Linn, was likewise to be visited, and the merchandise and other effects left there, to be brought to Astoria.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AS the spring opened, the little settlement of Astoria was in agitation, and prepared to send forth various expeditions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several important things were to be done.
Wish-ram
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From this reading Spring Arrangements at Astoria.--Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.--Pilfering Indians.--Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.--Portage at the Falls--Portage by Moonlight.-- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.--Indian Cure for Cowardice.--A Parley and Compromise.--The Despatch Party Turn Back.--Meet Crooks and John Day.--Their Sufferings.-- Indian Perfidy.--Arrival at Astoria.
