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The Adventurers

Chapter XVIII

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THE OBSEQUIES OF AN APO-ULMEN.
The emotion caused by the death of the machi gradually died away, and order was re-established.
Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.
"Now my father is avenged, we can restore his body to the earth," Curumilla observed.
Then, advancing towards the strangers, he bowed to them, saying-- "Will the palefaces assist at the obsequies?"
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The Adventurers

Chapter XVIII

Chapter 18 of The Adventurers is here in full — 81 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/16 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE OBSEQUIES OF AN APO-ULMEN.
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The emotion caused by the death of the machi gradually died away, and order was re-established.
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Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.
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"Now my father is avenged, we can restore his body to the earth," Curumilla observed.
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Then, advancing towards the strangers, he bowed to them, saying-- "Will the palefaces assist at the obsequies?"

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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applause noun US /əˈplɔːz/

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading “Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.”

avenged adjective US /əˈvendʒd/

for which vengeance has been taken

From this reading “"Now my father is avenged, we can restore his body to the earth," Curumilla observed.”

chiefs noun US /tʃiːfs/

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading “Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.”

enmity noun US /ˈenməti/

a state of deep-seated ill-will

From this reading “Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.”

exchanged adjective US /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading “Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.”

frantic adjective US /ˈfræntɪk/

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

From this reading “Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.”

fraternal adjective US /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men

From this reading “Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.”

restore verb US /rɪˈstɔːr/

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading “"Now my father is avenged, we can restore his body to the earth," Curumilla observed.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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died away verb + particle counted as “die away”

become less in amount or intensity

In this reading “The emotion caused by the death of the machi gradually died away, and order was re-established.”

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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 Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.

abjuring

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From this reading Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.

advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/

moving forward

From this reading Then, advancing towards the strangers, he bowed to them, saying-- "Will the palefaces assist at the obsequies?"

amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.

ANdeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE OBSEQUIES OF AN APO-ULMEN.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The emotion caused by the death of the machi gradually died away, and order was re-established.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.

APO-ULMEN

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From this reading THE OBSEQUIES OF AN APO-ULMEN.

applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.

assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Then, advancing towards the strangers, he bowed to them, saying-- "Will the palefaces assist at the obsequies?"

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then, advancing towards the strangers, he bowed to them, saying-- "Will the palefaces assist at the obsequies?"

avengedadjectiveUS /əˈvendʒd/

for which vengeance has been taken

From this reading "Now my father is avenged, we can restore his body to the earth," Curumilla observed.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The emotion caused by the death of the machi gradually died away, and order was re-established.

bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading "Now my father is avenged, we can restore his body to the earth," Curumilla observed.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.

bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Then, advancing towards the strangers, he bowed to them, saying-- "Will the palefaces assist at the obsequies?"

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The emotion caused by the death of the machi gradually died away, and order was re-established.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Now my father is avenged, we can restore his body to the earth," Curumilla observed.

causedverbUS /kɑːzd/

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The emotion caused by the death of the machi gradually died away, and order was re-established.

chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.

Curumilla

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

From this reading Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.

deathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The emotion caused by the death of the machi gradually died away, and order was re-established.

diedverbUS /daɪd/

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The emotion caused by the death of the machi gradually died away, and order was re-established.

earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "Now my father is avenged, we can restore his body to the earth," Curumilla observed.

embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.

emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/

any strong feeling

From this reading The emotion caused by the death of the machi gradually died away, and order was re-established.

enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/

a state of deep-seated ill-will

From this reading Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.

exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.

fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Now my father is avenged, we can restore his body to the earth," Curumilla observed.

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.

franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

From this reading Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.

fraternaladjectiveUS /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men

From this reading Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.

graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/

in a gradual manner

From this reading The emotion caused by the death of the machi gradually died away, and order was re-established.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Then, advancing towards the strangers, he bowed to them, saying-- "Will the palefaces assist at the obsequies?"

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "Now my father is avenged, we can restore his body to the earth," Curumilla observed.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Now my father is avenged, we can restore his body to the earth," Curumilla observed.

lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/

held dear

From this reading Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.

machi

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

From this reading The emotion caused by the death of the machi gradually died away, and order was re-established.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Now my father is avenged, we can restore his body to the earth," Curumilla observed.

NowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now my father is avenged, we can restore his body to the earth," Curumilla observed.

OBSEQUIES

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

From this reading THE OBSEQUIES OF AN APO-ULMEN.

observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "Now my father is avenged, we can restore his body to the earth," Curumilla observed.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OBSEQUIES OF AN APO-ULMEN.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The emotion caused by the death of the machi gradually died away, and order was re-established.

palefaces

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

From this reading Then, advancing towards the strangers, he bowed to them, saying-- "Will the palefaces assist at the obsequies?"

re-established

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

From this reading The emotion caused by the death of the machi gradually died away, and order was re-established.

restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading "Now my father is avenged, we can restore his body to the earth," Curumilla observed.

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Then, advancing towards the strangers, he bowed to them, saying-- "Will the palefaces assist at the obsequies?"

strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Then, advancing towards the strangers, he bowed to them, saying-- "Will the palefaces assist at the obsequies?"

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE OBSEQUIES OF AN APO-ULMEN.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Then, advancing towards the strangers, he bowed to them, saying-- "Will the palefaces assist at the obsequies?"

ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, advancing towards the strangers, he bowed to them, saying-- "Will the palefaces assist at the obsequies?"

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "Now my father is avenged, we can restore his body to the earth," Curumilla observed.

towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading Then, advancing towards the strangers, he bowed to them, saying-- "Will the palefaces assist at the obsequies?"

Trangoil-Lanec

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

From this reading Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.

warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The emotion caused by the death of the machi gradually died away, and order was re-established.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Now my father is avenged, we can restore his body to the earth," Curumilla observed.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Curumilla and Trangoil-Lanec, abjuring any feeling of enmity, exchanged a fraternal embrace, amidst the frantic applause of the warriors, who loved both the chiefs.

Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Then, advancing towards the strangers, he bowed to them, saying-- "Will the palefaces assist at the obsequies?"

Chapter 18 of The Adventurers by Gustave Aimard holds 81 sentences, grouped into 17 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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Vocabulary met early in The Adventurers

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Fleet
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Street
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Preface
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Publication
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