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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 Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
abodes
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From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
accomplished
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From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
advised
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From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
all
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From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
anger
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From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
beautiful
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From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
Boone
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From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
built
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From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
CAPTIVES
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From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
community
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From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
contained
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From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
continually
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From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
convinced
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From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
Daniel
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From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
determination
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From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
energy
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From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
families
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From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
fell
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From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
felled
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From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
fertile
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From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
few
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From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
fifty
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From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
follow
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From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
fort
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From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
homes
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From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
houses
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From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
hundred
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From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
increased
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From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
increasing
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From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
inducements
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From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
journeynounUS /ˈjourney/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
log
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From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
months
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From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
more
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From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
Most
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From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
new
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From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
newcomers
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From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
night
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From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
now
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From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
opening
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From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
other
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From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
people
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From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
permanent
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From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
preparing
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From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
region
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From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
road
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From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
safety
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From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
scout
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From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
seek
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From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
settlement
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From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
settlers
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From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
Shawnees
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From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
shelter
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From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
similar
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From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
stated
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From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
steadily
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From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
strong
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From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
strongly
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From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
suggestion
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From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
Trees
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From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
valleys
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From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
ventures
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From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
watching
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From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
a wild area where few people live
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
willing
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From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
WithinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
