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

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of France and England in North America, Part III is here in full — 40 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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1687, 1688.
THE INNOCENT AND THE GUILTY.
Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.
435 1688-1689.
FATE OF THE TEXAN COLONY.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

France and England in North America, Part III

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of France and England in North America, Part III is here in full — 40 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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1687, 1688.
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THE INNOCENT AND THE GUILTY.
/ðə ˈɪnəsənt ənd ðə ˈɡɪlti/
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Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.
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435 1688-1689.
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FATE OF THE TEXAN COLONY.
/feɪt ʌv ðə ˈteksən ˈkɑːləni/

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Accomplices noun US /əˈkɑːmpləsəz/

plural of “accomplice” — a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)

From this reading “Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.”

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Arkansas noun US /ˈɑːrkənsɑː/

a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading “Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.”

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Buccaneer noun US /ˌbʌkəˈniːr/

someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading “Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.”

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Fugitives noun US /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading “Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.”

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Illinois noun US /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading “Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.”

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Insolence noun US /ˈɪnsələns/

the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

From this reading “Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.”

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Murderers noun US /ˈmɜːrdərərz/

plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading “Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.”

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texan noun US /ˈteksən/

a native or resident of Texas

From this reading “FATE OF THE TEXAN COLONY.”

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1687

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From this reading 1687, 1688.

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1688

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From this reading 1687, 1688.

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1689

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From this reading 435 1688-1689.

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435

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From this reading 435 1688-1689.

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AccomplicesnounUS /əˈkɑːmpləsəz/

plural of “accomplice” — a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE INNOCENT AND THE GUILTY.

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ArkansasnounUS /ˈɑːrkənsɑː/

a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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BraverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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BuccaneernounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːr/

someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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Cavelier

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From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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Cenis

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From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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COLONYnounUS /ˈkɑːləni/

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading FATE OF THE TEXAN COLONY.

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CompanionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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ConductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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DangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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DevotionnounUS /dɪˈvoʊʃən/

feelings of ardent love

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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Duhaut

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From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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EscapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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FATEnounUS /feɪt/

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading FATE OF THE TEXAN COLONY.

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FrancenounUS /fræns/

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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FugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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GUILTYadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading THE INNOCENT AND THE GUILTY.

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HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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Hiens

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From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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INNOCENTadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/

free from evil or guilt

From this reading THE INNOCENT AND THE GUILTY.

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InsolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/

the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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Joutel

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From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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Liotot

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From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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MurderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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MurderersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərərz/

plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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PartynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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SavagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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TEXANnounUS /ˈteksən/

a native or resident of Texas

From this reading FATE OF THE TEXAN COLONY.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE INNOCENT AND THE GUILTY.

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theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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Tonty

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From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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TriumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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UnworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/

lacking in value or merit

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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WhitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading Triumph of the Murderers.--Danger of Joutel.--Joutel among the Cenis.--White Savages.--Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.--Murder of Duhaut and Liotot.--Hiens, the Buccaneer.--Joutel and his Party: their Escape; they reach the Arkansas.--Bravery and Devotion of Tonty.--The Fugitives reach the Illinois.--Unworthy Conduct of Cavelier.--He and his Companions return to France.

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Chapter 11 of France and England in North America, Part III by Francis Parkman holds 40 sentences, grouped into 8 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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