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added
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From this reading "But"--and pausing deliberately and significantly, Mr. Hampton stared directly at the High Priest Cinto--"but," he added, "he told us evil counsellors surrounded the throne.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
ask
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From this reading And now, O Inca, we ask that the evil men be punished and Prince Huaca be restored to the favor of your countenance."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "But"--and pausing deliberately and significantly, Mr. Hampton stared directly at the High Priest Cinto--"but," he added, "he told us evil counsellors surrounded the throne.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And now, O Inca, we ask that the evil men be punished and Prince Huaca be restored to the favor of your countenance."
betterment
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From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But"--and pausing deliberately and significantly, Mr. Hampton stared directly at the High Priest Cinto--"but," he added, "he told us evil counsellors surrounded the throne.
captured
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From this reading He was captured and imprisoned.
Cinto
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From this reading "But"--and pausing deliberately and significantly, Mr. Hampton stared directly at the High Priest Cinto--"but," he added, "he told us evil counsellors surrounded the throne.
counsellors
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From this reading "But"--and pausing deliberately and significantly, Mr. Hampton stared directly at the High Priest Cinto--"but," he added, "he told us evil counsellors surrounded the throne.
countenance
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From this reading And now, O Inca, we ask that the evil men be punished and Prince Huaca be restored to the favor of your countenance."
country
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From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
deliberately
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From this reading "But"--and pausing deliberately and significantly, Mr. Hampton stared directly at the High Priest Cinto--"but," he added, "he told us evil counsellors surrounded the throne.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərəs/
having a strong wish to do or obtain something
From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
directlynounUS /ˈdirectly/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "But"--and pausing deliberately and significantly, Mr. Hampton stared directly at the High Priest Cinto--"but," he added, "he told us evil counsellors surrounded the throne.
enlightened
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From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
enthusiasm
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From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
evil
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From this reading "But"--and pausing deliberately and significantly, Mr. Hampton stared directly at the High Priest Cinto--"but," he added, "he told us evil counsellors surrounded the throne.
favor
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From this reading And now, O Inca, we ask that the evil men be punished and Prince Huaca be restored to the favor of your countenance."
filled
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From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
found
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From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
Hampton
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From this reading "But"--and pausing deliberately and significantly, Mr. Hampton stared directly at the High Priest Cinto--"but," he added, "he told us evil counsellors surrounded the throne.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
High
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From this reading "But"--and pausing deliberately and significantly, Mr. Hampton stared directly at the High Priest Cinto--"but," he added, "he told us evil counsellors surrounded the throne.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
Huaca
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From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
imprisoned
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From this reading He was captured and imprisoned.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
Inca
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From this reading And now, O Inca, we ask that the evil men be punished and Prince Huaca be restored to the favor of your countenance."
intelligent
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From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was too much for the High Priest.
learning
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From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
man
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From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
many
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From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
marvels
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From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
men
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From this reading And now, O Inca, we ask that the evil men be punished and Prince Huaca be restored to the favor of your countenance."
Mr
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From this reading "But"--and pausing deliberately and significantly, Mr. Hampton stared directly at the High Priest Cinto--"but," he added, "he told us evil counsellors surrounded the throne.
much
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From this reading It was too much for the High Priest.
now
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From this reading And now, O Inca, we ask that the evil men be punished and Prince Huaca be restored to the favor of your countenance."
O
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From this reading And now, O Inca, we ask that the evil men be punished and Prince Huaca be restored to the favor of your countenance."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
pausing
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From this reading "But"--and pausing deliberately and significantly, Mr. Hampton stared directly at the High Priest Cinto--"but," he added, "he told us evil counsellors surrounded the throne.
people
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From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
Priest
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From this reading "But"--and pausing deliberately and significantly, Mr. Hampton stared directly at the High Priest Cinto--"but," he added, "he told us evil counsellors surrounded the throne.
Prince
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From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
punished
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From this reading And now, O Inca, we ask that the evil men be punished and Prince Huaca be restored to the favor of your countenance."
restored
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From this reading And now, O Inca, we ask that the evil men be punished and Prince Huaca be restored to the favor of your countenance."
said
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From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
significantly
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From this reading "But"--and pausing deliberately and significantly, Mr. Hampton stared directly at the High Priest Cinto--"but," he added, "he told us evil counsellors surrounded the throne.
stared
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From this reading "But"--and pausing deliberately and significantly, Mr. Hampton stared directly at the High Priest Cinto--"but," he added, "he told us evil counsellors surrounded the throne.
surrounded
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From this reading "But"--and pausing deliberately and significantly, Mr. Hampton stared directly at the High Priest Cinto--"but," he added, "he told us evil counsellors surrounded the throne.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And now, O Inca, we ask that the evil men be punished and Prince Huaca be restored to the favor of your countenance."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
throne
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From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
told
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From this reading "But"--and pausing deliberately and significantly, Mr. Hampton stared directly at the High Priest Cinto--"but," he added, "he told us evil counsellors surrounded the throne.
too
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From this reading It was too much for the High Priest.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But"--and pausing deliberately and significantly, Mr. Hampton stared directly at the High Priest Cinto--"but," he added, "he told us evil counsellors surrounded the throne.
very
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From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was captured and imprisoned.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
wonders
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From this reading "We found Prince Huaca, the heir to the throne," he said, "an enlightened and intelligent man, filled with enthusiasm for the betterment of his people and very desirous of learning of the many wonders and marvels in our country.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And now, O Inca, we ask that the evil men be punished and Prince Huaca be restored to the favor of your countenance."
