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The Guide of the Desert

Chapter XIV

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THE CHASE.
The unforeseen encounter with the mameluco had suddenly upset don Diogo's course of ideas.
The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.
The eye of hatred is piercing.
The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.
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The Guide of the Desert

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of The Guide of the Desert is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE CHASE.
/ðə tʃeɪs/
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The unforeseen encounter with the mameluco had suddenly upset don Diogo's course of ideas.
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The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.
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The eye of hatred is piercing.
/ðə aɪ ʌv ˈheɪtrəd ɪz ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
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The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

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depth noun US /depθ/

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading “The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.”

encounter verb US /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

come together

From this reading “The unforeseen encounter with the mameluco had suddenly upset don Diogo's course of ideas.”

inquisitive adjective US /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

showing curiosity

From this reading “The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.”

piercing adjective US /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading “The eye of hatred is piercing.”

respects noun US /rɪˈspekts/

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading “The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.”

suddenness noun US /ˈsʌdənnəs/

the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning

From this reading “The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.”

unforeseen adjective US /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/

not anticipated

From this reading “The unforeseen encounter with the mameluco had suddenly upset don Diogo's course of ideas.”

upset verb US /əpˈset/

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading “The unforeseen encounter with the mameluco had suddenly upset don Diogo's course of ideas.”

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bitter hatred adjective + noun

In this reading “The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.”

some respects adjective + noun

In this reading “The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.”

conceal from verb + particle

In this reading “The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.”

encounter with verb + particle

In this reading “The unforeseen encounter with the mameluco had suddenly upset don Diogo's course of ideas.”

think of verb + particle

keep in mind for attention or consideration

In this reading “The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.”

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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 The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

campnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

castverbUS /kæst/

put or send forth

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

CHASEverbUS /tʃeɪs/

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading THE CHASE.

circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/

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

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

concealverbUS /kənˈsiːl/

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The unforeseen encounter with the mameluco had suddenly upset don Diogo's course of ideas.

cryverbUS /kraɪ/

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/

the act of departing

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

depthnounUS /depθ/

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

Diogo

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From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

Diogo's

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From this reading The unforeseen encounter with the mameluco had suddenly upset don Diogo's course of ideas.

donnounUS /dɑːn/

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The unforeseen encounter with the mameluco had suddenly upset don Diogo's course of ideas.

encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

come together

From this reading The unforeseen encounter with the mameluco had suddenly upset don Diogo's course of ideas.

escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

ex-guide

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From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

eyenounUS /aɪ/

the organ of sight

From this reading The eye of hatred is piercing.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading The unforeseen encounter with the mameluco had suddenly upset don Diogo's course of ideas.

half-castenoun

an offensive term for the offspring of parents of different racial groups or cultures

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading The eye of hatred is piercing.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The unforeseen encounter with the mameluco had suddenly upset don Diogo's course of ideas.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/

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

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

showing curiosity

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The eye of hatred is piercing.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

mameluco

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From this reading The unforeseen encounter with the mameluco had suddenly upset don Diogo's course of ideas.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

marquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The unforeseen encounter with the mameluco had suddenly upset don Diogo's course of ideas.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The eye of hatred is piercing.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

pursuednounUS /pərˈsuːd/

a person who is being chased

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The unforeseen encounter with the mameluco had suddenly upset don Diogo's course of ideas.

suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/

the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The Indian did not conceal from himself that the half-caste had in the depth of his heart a bitter hatred for him, not only for the manner in which he had pursued him after his departure from the camp, but because Diogo had in some respects taken his place near the marquis.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE CHASE.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

unforeseenadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/

not anticipated

From this reading The unforeseen encounter with the mameluco had suddenly upset don Diogo's course of ideas.

upsetverbUS /əpˈset/

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading The unforeseen encounter with the mameluco had suddenly upset don Diogo's course of ideas.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The inquisitive look which the ex-guide had cast at him as he passed, the cry that he himself had, in the suddenness of his surprise, allowed to escape--all these circumstances gave him much to think of.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The unforeseen encounter with the mameluco had suddenly upset don Diogo's course of ideas.

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