abductorsnounUS /æbˈdʌktərz/
plural of “abductor” — someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., had decided to go at once in quest of the abductors of Bessie Rodman.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading He called Pomp and Barney aboard the Steam Man, and the start was made.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He called Pomp and Barney aboard the Steam Man, and the start was made.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., had decided to go at once in quest of the abductors of Bessie Rodman.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Of course they were not aware that Barrows had started out upon the same mission.
Barney
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From this reading He called Pomp and Barney aboard the Steam Man, and the start was made.
BarrowsnounUS /ˈbæroʊz/
plural of “barrow” — the quantity that a barrow will hold
From this reading Of course they were not aware that Barrows had started out upon the same mission.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The gulch could be traversed by the Steam Man easily, and Frank deemed it safer to travel that way.
Bessie
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From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., had decided to go at once in quest of the abductors of Bessie Rodman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The gulch could be traversed by the Steam Man easily, and Frank deemed it safer to travel that way.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He called Pomp and Barney aboard the Steam Man, and the start was made.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The gulch could be traversed by the Steam Man easily, and Frank deemed it safer to travel that way.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course they were not aware that Barrows had started out upon the same mission.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was decided to proceed up the Death Gulch, for Frank fancied that the abductors had likely struck out over the mountain range.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., had decided to go at once in quest of the abductors of Bessie Rodman.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading The gulch could be traversed by the Steam Man easily, and Frank deemed it safer to travel that way.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The gulch could be traversed by the Steam Man easily, and Frank deemed it safer to travel that way.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading It was decided to proceed up the Death Gulch, for Frank fancied that the abductors had likely struck out over the mountain range.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was decided to proceed up the Death Gulch, for Frank fancied that the abductors had likely struck out over the mountain range.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., had decided to go at once in quest of the abductors of Bessie Rodman.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., had decided to go at once in quest of the abductors of Bessie Rodman.
GulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading It was decided to proceed up the Death Gulch, for Frank fancied that the abductors had likely struck out over the mountain range.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., had decided to go at once in quest of the abductors of Bessie Rodman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He called Pomp and Barney aboard the Steam Man, and the start was made.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., had decided to go at once in quest of the abductors of Bessie Rodman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was decided to proceed up the Death Gulch, for Frank fancied that the abductors had likely struck out over the mountain range.
JrnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., had decided to go at once in quest of the abductors of Bessie Rodman.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It was decided to proceed up the Death Gulch, for Frank fancied that the abductors had likely struck out over the mountain range.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He called Pomp and Barney aboard the Steam Man, and the start was made.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He called Pomp and Barney aboard the Steam Man, and the start was made.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Of course they were not aware that Barrows had started out upon the same mission.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It was decided to proceed up the Death Gulch, for Frank fancied that the abductors had likely struck out over the mountain range.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course they were not aware that Barrows had started out upon the same mission.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., had decided to go at once in quest of the abductors of Bessie Rodman.
on one occasion
From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., had decided to go at once in quest of the abductors of Bessie Rodman.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Of course they were not aware that Barrows had started out upon the same mission.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was decided to proceed up the Death Gulch, for Frank fancied that the abductors had likely struck out over the mountain range.
PompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading He called Pomp and Barney aboard the Steam Man, and the start was made.
continue talking
From this reading It was decided to proceed up the Death Gulch, for Frank fancied that the abductors had likely struck out over the mountain range.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., had decided to go at once in quest of the abductors of Bessie Rodman.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading It was decided to proceed up the Death Gulch, for Frank fancied that the abductors had likely struck out over the mountain range.
Reade
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From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., had decided to go at once in quest of the abductors of Bessie Rodman.
Rodman
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From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., had decided to go at once in quest of the abductors of Bessie Rodman.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The gulch could be traversed by the Steam Man easily, and Frank deemed it safer to travel that way.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Of course they were not aware that Barrows had started out upon the same mission.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He called Pomp and Barney aboard the Steam Man, and the start was made.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Of course they were not aware that Barrows had started out upon the same mission.
SteamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading He called Pomp and Barney aboard the Steam Man, and the start was made.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It was decided to proceed up the Death Gulch, for Frank fancied that the abductors had likely struck out over the mountain range.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course they were not aware that Barrows had started out upon the same mission.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., had decided to go at once in quest of the abductors of Bessie Rodman.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course they were not aware that Barrows had started out upon the same mission.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank Reade, Jr., had decided to go at once in quest of the abductors of Bessie Rodman.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The gulch could be traversed by the Steam Man easily, and Frank deemed it safer to travel that way.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading The gulch could be traversed by the Steam Man easily, and Frank deemed it safer to travel that way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was decided to proceed up the Death Gulch, for Frank fancied that the abductors had likely struck out over the mountain range.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Of course they were not aware that Barrows had started out upon the same mission.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He called Pomp and Barney aboard the Steam Man, and the start was made.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The gulch could be traversed by the Steam Man easily, and Frank deemed it safer to travel that way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course they were not aware that Barrows had started out upon the same mission.
