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Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.
It was the beaver led French voyageurs westward to the Rocky Mountains.
It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.
The tribute that the riotous Cossacks collected, whether from Siberia or America, was tribute in furs.
The farther the hunters wandered, the harder it was to obtain supplies from the cities.
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Vikings of the Pacific The Adventures of

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of Vikings of the Pacific The Adventures of is here in full — 273 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.
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It was the beaver led French voyageurs westward to the Rocky Mountains.
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It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.
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The tribute that the riotous Cossacks collected, whether from Siberia or America, was tribute in furs.
/ðə ˈtrɪbjuːt ðæt ðə ˈraɪətəs ˈkɑːsæks kəˈlektəd ˈweðər frʌm saɪˈbɪriə ɔːr əˈmerəkə wɑːz ˈtrɪbjuːt ɪn fɜːrz/
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The farther the hunters wandered, the harder it was to obtain supplies from the cities.
/ðə ˈfɑːrðər ðə ˈhʌntərz ˈwɑːndərd ðə ˈhɑːrdər ɪt wɑːz tuː əbˈteɪn səˈplaɪz frʌm ðə ˈsɪtiz/

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Alaska noun US /əˈlæskə/

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading “It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.”

coasters noun US /ˈkoʊstərz/

plural of “coaster” — a resident of a coastal area

From this reading “It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.”

Cossacks noun US /ˈkɑːsæks/

plural of “cossack” — a member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill; they formed an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia

From this reading “It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.”

cruising verb US /ˈkruːzɪŋ/

-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading “It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.”

Exiles noun US /ˈeɡzaɪlz/

plural of “exile” — a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country

From this reading “1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.”

mauritius noun US /mɔːˈrɪtiəs/

a parliamentary state on the island of Mauritius

From this reading “1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.”

Melodrama noun US /ˈmelədrɑːmə/

an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization

From this reading “1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.”

Siberian noun US /saɪˈbɪriən/

a native or inhabitant of Siberia

From this reading “1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.”

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1768

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From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

1772

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From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

beavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/

the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading It was the beaver led French voyageurs westward to the Rocky Mountains.

BENYOWSKY

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From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

BloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

Bolcheresk

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

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The farther the hunters wandered, the harder it was to obtain supplies from the cities.

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

CoastnounUS /koʊst/

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

coastersnounUS /ˈkoʊstərz/

plural of “coaster” — a resident of a coastal area

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/

brought together in one place

From this reading The tribute that the riotous Cossacks collected, whether from Siberia or America, was tribute in furs.

CossacksnounUS /ˈkɑːsæks/

plural of “cossack” — a member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill; they formed an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

COUNTverbUS /kaʊnt/

determine the number or amount of

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

CrewnounUS /kruː/

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

CriminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

cruisingverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/

-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/

the act of escaping physically

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

ExilesnounUS /ˈeɡzaɪlz/

plural of “exile” — a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading The farther the hunters wandered, the harder it was to obtain supplies from the cities.

FortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading It was the beaver led French voyageurs westward to the Rocky Mountains.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

FurnounUS /fɜːr/

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

fursnounUS /fɜːrz/

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading The tribute that the riotous Cossacks collected, whether from Siberia or America, was tribute in furs.

GarrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading The farther the hunters wandered, the harder it was to obtain supplies from the cities.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The tribute that the riotous Cossacks collected, whether from Siberia or America, was tribute in furs.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the beaver led French voyageurs westward to the Rocky Mountains.

Kamchatka

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From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

lednounUS /led/

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading It was the beaver led French voyageurs westward to the Rocky Mountains.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

liveverbUS /laɪv/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

madadjectiveUS /mæd/

roused to anger

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

MAURITIUSnounUS /mɔːˈrɪtiəs/

a parliamentary state on the island of Mauritius

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

MelodramanounUS /ˈmelədrɑːmə/

an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

MountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It was the beaver led French voyageurs westward to the Rocky Mountains.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/

come into possession of

From this reading The farther the hunters wandered, the harder it was to obtain supplies from the cities.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The tribute that the riotous Cossacks collected, whether from Siberia or America, was tribute in furs.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/

the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

pacenounUS /peɪs/

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

PIRATEnounUS /ˈpaɪrət/

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

plotnounUS /plɑːt/

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

POLISHnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

the property of being smooth and shiny

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

riotousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪətəs/

produced or growing in extreme abundance

From this reading The tribute that the riotous Cossacks collected, whether from Siberia or America, was tribute in furs.

RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading It was the beaver led French voyageurs westward to the Rocky Mountains.

rushverbUS /rʌʃ/

move hurridly

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

sablenounUS /ˈseɪbəl/

an artist's brush made of sable hairs

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

sailverbUS /seɪl/

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

sea-otter

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From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

SiberianounUS /saɪˈbɪriə/

a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

SiberiannounUS /saɪˈbɪriən/

a native or inhabitant of Siberia

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

SoldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/

toward the south

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading The farther the hunters wandered, the harder it was to obtain supplies from the cities.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The tribute that the riotous Cossacks collected, whether from Siberia or America, was tribute in furs.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

TradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading The tribute that the riotous Cossacks collected, whether from Siberia or America, was tribute in furs.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

voyageurs

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From this reading It was the beaver led French voyageurs westward to the Rocky Mountains.

wanderedverbUS /ˈwɑːndərd/

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading The farther the hunters wandered, the harder it was to obtain supplies from the cities.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was the beaver led French voyageurs westward to the Rocky Mountains.

WestnounUS /west/

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/

toward the west

From this reading It was the beaver led French voyageurs westward to the Rocky Mountains.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The tribute that the riotous Cossacks collected, whether from Siberia or America, was tribute in furs.

wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading It was the sea-otter brought Russian coasters cruising southward from Alaska to California; and it was the little sable set the mad pace of the Cossacks' wild rush clear across Siberia to the shores of the Pacific.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading 1768-1772 COUNT MAURITIUS BENYOWSKY, THE POLISH PIRATE Siberian Exiles under Polish Soldier of Fortune plot to overthrow Garrison of Kamchatka and escape to West Coast of America as Fur Traders--A Bloody Melodrama enacted at Bolcheresk--The Count and his Criminal Crew sail to America Fur hunters, world over, live much the same life.

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