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The Guide of the Desert

Chapter V

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THE FAZENDA DO RIO D'OURO.
My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.
However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.
I beg to state that I was wrong in attributing bad intentions to the poor Indian, and that my precautions were unnecessary.
Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.
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The Guide of the Desert

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of The Guide of the Desert is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/27 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE FAZENDA DO RIO D'OURO.
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My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.
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However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.
/ˌhaʊˈevər aɪ wɑːz wel ɑːrmd ˈvɪɡərəs ˈrezəluːt ənd set aʊt ɪn ˈprɪti ɡʊd ˈspɪrɪts kənˈvɪnst ðæt maɪ ɡaɪd wʊd ˈnevər əˈtæk miː tuː maɪ feɪs/
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I beg to state that I was wrong in attributing bad intentions to the poor Indian, and that my precautions were unnecessary.
/aɪ beɡ tuː steɪt ðæt aɪ wɑːz rɔːŋ ɪn əˈtrɪbjətɪŋ bæd ˌɪnˈtentʃənz tuː ðə puːr ˈɪndiən ənd ðæt maɪ priˈkɔːʃənz wɜːr ənˈnesəseri/
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Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

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abundantly adverb US /əˈbʌndəntli/

in an abundant manner

From this reading “My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.”

attributing verb US /əˈtrɪbjətɪŋ/

-ing form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading “I beg to state that I was wrong in attributing bad intentions to the poor Indian, and that my precautions were unnecessary.”

correction noun US /kərˈekʃən/

the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right

From this reading “Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.”

modified adjective US /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/

changed in form or character

From this reading “Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.”

perfidy noun US /ˈpɜːrfɪdi/

betrayal of a trust

From this reading “My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.”

rio noun US /ˈriːoʊ/

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading “THE FAZENDA DO RIO D'OURO.”

salutary adjective US /ˈsæljəteri/

tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health

From this reading “Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.”

Zeno noun US /ˈzeɪnoʊ/

ancient Greek philosopher who formulated paradoxes that defended the belief that motion and change are illusory (circa 495-430 BC)

From this reading “Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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good spirits adjective + noun

In this reading “However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.”

set out verb + adjective

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

In this reading “However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.”

well armed adverb + adjective

In this reading “However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.”

inflicted on verb + particle counted as “inflict on”

In this reading “Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.”

rather singular adverb + adjective

In this reading “My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.”

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abundantlyadverbUS /əˈbʌndəntli/

in an abundant manner

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

attacknounUS /əˈtæk/

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

attributingverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪŋ/

-ing form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading I beg to state that I was wrong in attributing bad intentions to the poor Indian, and that my precautions were unnecessary.

badadjectiveUS /bæd/

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading I beg to state that I was wrong in attributing bad intentions to the poor Indian, and that my precautions were unnecessary.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

begverbUS /beɡ/

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading I beg to state that I was wrong in attributing bad intentions to the poor Indian, and that my precautions were unnecessary.

Cabral

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From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

correctionnounUS /kərˈekʃən/

the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right

From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

D'OURO

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From this reading THE FAZENDA DO RIO D'OURO.

DOauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE FAZENDA DO RIO D'OURO.

DonnounUS /dɑːn/

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

FAZENDA

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From this reading THE FAZENDA DO RIO D'OURO.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

Guaranis

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From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/

past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading I beg to state that I was wrong in attributing bad intentions to the poor Indian, and that my precautions were unnecessary.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

mercynounUS /ˈmɜːrsi/

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/

changed in form or character

From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

perfidynounUS /ˈpɜːrfɪdi/

betrayal of a trust

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

pooradjectiveUS /puːr/

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading I beg to state that I was wrong in attributing bad intentions to the poor Indian, and that my precautions were unnecessary.

precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading I beg to state that I was wrong in attributing bad intentions to the poor Indian, and that my precautions were unnecessary.

prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/

established beyond doubt

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

RIOnounUS /ˈriːoʊ/

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading THE FAZENDA DO RIO D'OURO.

rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

salutaryadjectiveUS /ˈsæljəteri/

tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health

From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

unusual or striking

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

statenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading I beg to state that I was wrong in attributing bad intentions to the poor Indian, and that my precautions were unnecessary.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE FAZENDA DO RIO D'OURO.

thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

Torribio

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From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/

not necessary

From this reading I beg to state that I was wrong in attributing bad intentions to the poor Indian, and that my precautions were unnecessary.

vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I beg to state that I was wrong in attributing bad intentions to the poor Indian, and that my precautions were unnecessary.

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading My journey was continued thus under rather singular circumstances--at the mercy of an Indian whose perfidy had been already abundantly proved, and from whom I could expect no good.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading However, I was well armed, vigorous, resolute, and set out in pretty good spirits, convinced that my guide would never attack me to my face.

wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading I beg to state that I was wrong in attributing bad intentions to the poor Indian, and that my precautions were unnecessary.

ZenonounUS /ˈzeɪnoʊ/

ancient Greek philosopher who formulated paradoxes that defended the belief that motion and change are illusory (circa 495-430 BC)

From this reading Don Torribio and don Zeno Cabral had said the truth; the rude correction inflicted on my Guaranis had had the most salutary influence on him, and had entirely modified his intentions towards me.

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A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Guide of the Desert; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Hathitrust
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Guide of the Desert; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Edited
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Guide of the Desert; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Percy
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Guide of the Desert; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.