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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 POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.
ACQUAINTANCE
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From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
ago
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
altogether
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From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
bandit
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
bandits
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has slaughtered and been slaughtered, one might say, and rather enjoyed both proceedings.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
bi-weekly
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From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
black
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
blameable
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From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
boast
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From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
border
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From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.
borne
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From this reading It has borne its part in the border warfare with credit.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading It has slaughtered and been slaughtered, one might say, and rather enjoyed both proceedings.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
carried
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
Chula
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From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.
citizens
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
civic
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From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
Conejo
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From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
connection
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From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
credit
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From this reading It has borne its part in the border warfare with credit.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
enjoyed
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From this reading It has slaughtered and been slaughtered, one might say, and rather enjoyed both proceedings.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
expedition
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
experience
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
far
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From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.
followed
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has borne its part in the border warfare with credit.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has borne its part in the border warfare with credit.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It has borne its part in the border warfare with credit.
lady
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
lies
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From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.
like
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From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
line
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
MAKES
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From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.
Mexican
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From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.
Mexico
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From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It has slaughtered and been slaughtered, one might say, and rather enjoyed both proceedings.
miles
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From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
nearer
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From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
NEW
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From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.
off
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It has slaughtered and been slaughtered, one might say, and rather enjoyed both proceedings.
only
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
organized
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
painted
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
partnounUS /part/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It has borne its part in the border warfare with credit.
POLLY
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From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.
pride
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From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
proceedings
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From this reading It has slaughtered and been slaughtered, one might say, and rather enjoyed both proceedings.
proves
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
raided
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
railroad
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From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
rather
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From this reading It has slaughtered and been slaughtered, one might say, and rather enjoyed both proceedings.
recovered
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
reputation
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From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
say
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From this reading It has slaughtered and been slaughtered, one might say, and rather enjoyed both proceedings.
slaughtered
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From this reading It has slaughtered and been slaughtered, one might say, and rather enjoyed both proceedings.
small
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From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
some
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
spur
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From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
thirty
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From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
town
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From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.
twenty-five
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From this reading It is a small town, does not even boast of a railroad connection nearer than twenty-five or thirty miles, being, like Conejo, on a bi-weekly spur; but it is a town of reputation and a not altogether blameable civic pride.
Vista
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From this reading POLLY MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE Not far from the Mexican border lies the town of Chula Vista, New Mexico.
warfare
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From this reading It has borne its part in the border warfare with credit.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
wide-awake
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It has borne its part in the border warfare with credit.
woman
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
worse
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
years
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
young
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From this reading When, some years ago, a Mexican bandit raided Chula Vista and carried off a young woman, the citizens of the town organized an expedition, followed him across the line, and recovered the lady, none the worse for her experience; which proves not only that Chula Vista is a wide-awake town, but that some bandits are not as black as they are painted.
