1924
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From this reading First printing, August, 1924 Second printing, September, 1924 THE DOOM TRAIL BEYOND THE SUNSET _ADVENTURE_ THE TREASURE OF THE BUCOLEON To R. L. S.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading First printing, August, 1924 Second printing, September, 1924 THE DOOM TRAIL BEYOND THE SUNSET _ADVENTURE_ THE TREASURE OF THE BUCOLEON To R. L. S.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading First printing, August, 1924 Second printing, September, 1924 THE DOOM TRAIL BEYOND THE SUNSET _ADVENTURE_ THE TREASURE OF THE BUCOLEON To R. L. S.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading First printing, August, 1924 Second printing, September, 1924 THE DOOM TRAIL BEYOND THE SUNSET _ADVENTURE_ THE TREASURE OF THE BUCOLEON To R. L. S.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
BUCOLEON
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From this reading First printing, August, 1924 Second printing, September, 1924 THE DOOM TRAIL BEYOND THE SUNSET _ADVENTURE_ THE TREASURE OF THE BUCOLEON To R. L. S.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
cloudland
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From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
country-club
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coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
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the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
dearly loved
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detains
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From this reading If it detains you from the out-trail for a night or two, persuades you to sample the pleasures of the sheltered hearth, I shall be rewarded.
DOOMverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading First printing, August, 1924 Second printing, September, 1924 THE DOOM TRAIL BEYOND THE SUNSET _ADVENTURE_ THE TREASURE OF THE BUCOLEON To R. L. S.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
dungeon-grill
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From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
FENnounUS /fen/
100 fen equal 1 yuan in China
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
FENLEY
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From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First printing, August, 1924 Second printing, September, 1924 THE DOOM TRAIL BEYOND THE SUNSET _ADVENTURE_ THE TREASURE OF THE BUCOLEON To R. L. S.
FlushingverbUS /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading If it detains you from the out-trail for a night or two, persuades you to sample the pleasures of the sheltered hearth, I shall be rewarded.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
someone who hunts game
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it detains you from the out-trail for a night or two, persuades you to sample the pleasures of the sheltered hearth, I shall be rewarded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
Jim
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From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
and nothing more
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading First printing, August, 1924 Second printing, September, 1924 THE DOOM TRAIL BEYOND THE SUNSET _ADVENTURE_ THE TREASURE OF THE BUCOLEON To R. L. S.
larknounUS /lɑːrk/
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
take somebody somewhere
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
come together
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
miswrought
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From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading If it detains you from the out-trail for a night or two, persuades you to sample the pleasures of the sheltered hearth, I shall be rewarded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If it detains you from the out-trail for a night or two, persuades you to sample the pleasures of the sheltered hearth, I shall be rewarded.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
out-trail
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From this reading If it detains you from the out-trail for a night or two, persuades you to sample the pleasures of the sheltered hearth, I shall be rewarded.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
a human being
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
persuadesverbUS /pərˈsweɪdz/
third-person singular of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading If it detains you from the out-trail for a night or two, persuades you to sample the pleasures of the sheltered hearth, I shall be rewarded.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading If it detains you from the out-trail for a night or two, persuades you to sample the pleasures of the sheltered hearth, I shall be rewarded.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading First printing, August, 1924 Second printing, September, 1924 THE DOOM TRAIL BEYOND THE SUNSET _ADVENTURE_ THE TREASURE OF THE BUCOLEON To R. L. S.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading First printing, August, 1924 Second printing, September, 1924 THE DOOM TRAIL BEYOND THE SUNSET _ADVENTURE_ THE TREASURE OF THE BUCOLEON To R. L. S.
raffishadjectiveUS /ˈræfɪʃ/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading If it detains you from the out-trail for a night or two, persuades you to sample the pleasures of the sheltered hearth, I shall be rewarded.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading First printing, August, 1924 Second printing, September, 1924 THE DOOM TRAIL BEYOND THE SUNSET _ADVENTURE_ THE TREASURE OF THE BUCOLEON To R. L. S.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
SamoannounUS /səˈmoʊən/
a native or inhabitant of the Samoan Islands
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
samplenounUS /ˈsæmpəl/
a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading If it detains you from the out-trail for a night or two, persuades you to sample the pleasures of the sheltered hearth, I shall be rewarded.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading First printing, August, 1924 Second printing, September, 1924 THE DOOM TRAIL BEYOND THE SUNSET _ADVENTURE_ THE TREASURE OF THE BUCOLEON To R. L. S.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading First printing, August, 1924 Second printing, September, 1924 THE DOOM TRAIL BEYOND THE SUNSET _ADVENTURE_ THE TREASURE OF THE BUCOLEON To R. L. S.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If it detains you from the out-trail for a night or two, persuades you to sample the pleasures of the sheltered hearth, I shall be rewarded.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading If it detains you from the out-trail for a night or two, persuades you to sample the pleasures of the sheltered hearth, I shall be rewarded.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
Silver'snounUS /ˈsɪlvərz/
possessive form of “silver” — a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
term of address for a man
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
not in physical motion
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading First printing, August, 1924 Second printing, September, 1924 THE DOOM TRAIL BEYOND THE SUNSET _ADVENTURE_ THE TREASURE OF THE BUCOLEON To R. L. S.
swaggeringly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First printing, August, 1924 Second printing, September, 1924 THE DOOM TRAIL BEYOND THE SUNSET _ADVENTURE_ THE TREASURE OF THE BUCOLEON To R. L. S.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
thunderingadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
sounding like thunder
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
Time'snounUS /taɪmz/
possessive form of “time” — an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First printing, August, 1924 Second printing, September, 1924 THE DOOM TRAIL BEYOND THE SUNSET _ADVENTURE_ THE TREASURE OF THE BUCOLEON To R. L. S.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading First printing, August, 1924 Second printing, September, 1924 THE DOOM TRAIL BEYOND THE SUNSET _ADVENTURE_ THE TREASURE OF THE BUCOLEON To R. L. S.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading First printing, August, 1924 Second printing, September, 1924 THE DOOM TRAIL BEYOND THE SUNSET _ADVENTURE_ THE TREASURE OF THE BUCOLEON To R. L. S.
Tusitala
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If it detains you from the out-trail for a night or two, persuades you to sample the pleasures of the sheltered hearth, I shall be rewarded.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
which person or people
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
yarnnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading DEAR FEN: You are responsible for some of the incidents in this roaring yarn, and for that and other reasons it should be inscribed to you--who, in your own person, lead a life as swaggeringly varied from the existence of office, home and country-club as any character I have created between these covers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Be patient, sir, until We meet on some far height of dreams And I explain just why it seems John Silver’s with us still, And all the raffish, ruffian crew That you and young Jim Hawkins knew-- They burst Time’s dungeon-grill!_ FENLEY HUNTER, Esq., Flushing, N. Y.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Oh, Tusitala, you who lie “Under the wide and starry sky” On that Samoan hill, Think not this wretched, miswrought tale Is meant to breast the thundering gale Of your great art and skill-- As well the humble trading bark Might sail to cloudland with the lark!
