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France and England in North America, Part III
France and England in North America, Part III

Chapter VI

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By Francis Parkman • Curated US English Learning Edition
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1680.
FORT CRÈVECOE]UR.
Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.
180 1680.
HARDIHOOD OF LA SALLE.
The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189
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France and England in North America, Part III

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of France and England in North America, Part III is here in full — 6 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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1680.
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FORT CRÈVECOE]UR.
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Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.
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180 1680.
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HARDIHOOD OF LA SALLE.
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The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

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Griffin noun US /ˈɡrɪfɪn/

winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion

From this reading “Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Michigan noun US /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189”

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Mississippi noun US /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading “Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.”

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Mutineers noun US /ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪrz/

plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)

From this reading “The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189”

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Mutiny noun US /ˈmjuːtəni/

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading “The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189”

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Starved adjective US /stɑːrvd/

suffering from lack of food

From this reading “The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189”

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Tidings noun US /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading “The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189”

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Wilderness noun US /ˈwɪldərnəs/

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading “The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189”

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War Parties noun + noun counted as “war party”

a band of warriors who raid or fight an enemy (used especially of Native Americans)

In this reading “The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189”

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1680

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From this reading 1680.

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180

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189

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From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

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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 Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.

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AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.

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BoldadjectiveUS /boʊld/

fearless and daring

From this reading Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BuildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Chastisementnoun

verbal punishment

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

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CRÈVECOE

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From this reading FORT CRÈVECOE]UR.

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DeparturenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/

the act of departing

From this reading Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DesertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

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FORTnounUS /fɔːrt/

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading FORT CRÈVECOE]UR.

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giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

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GriffinnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪn/

winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion

From this reading Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
HARDIHOODnoun

the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

From this reading HARDIHOOD OF LA SALLE.

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Hennepin

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.

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IlladjectiveUS /ɪl/

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

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JourneyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

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LanounUS /lɑː/

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.

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LakenounUS /leɪk/

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

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LossnounUS /lɔːs/

something that is lost

From this reading Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

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MichigannounUS /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

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MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MutineersnounUS /ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪrz/

plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.

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outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

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PartiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ResolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
RocknounUS /rɑːk/

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

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Salle

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From this reading Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.

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Salle's

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From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

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sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
StarvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/

suffering from lack of food

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
TidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
TownnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
URnounUS /ɜːr/

an ancient city of Sumer located on a former channel of the Euphrates River

From this reading FORT CRÈVECOE]UR.

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VesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.--Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
WarnounUS /wɔːr/

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
WildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
WinternounUS /ˈwɪntər/

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. 189

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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