1
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241
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4
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5
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6
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
AFRICAnounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "THE DREADNOUGHT OF THE AIR," "THE RIVAL SUBMARINES," ETC., ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY PERCY F. WESTERMAN AUTHOR OF "BILLY BARCROFT, OF THE R.N.A.S."
BARCROFT
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
earlier than; in front of
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading BY PERCY F. WESTERMAN AUTHOR OF "BILLY BARCROFT, OF THE R.N.A.S."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY PERCY F. WESTERMAN AUTHOR OF "BILLY BARCROFT, OF THE R.N.A.S."
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
Colin
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From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
absence of light or illumination
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
DESMOND
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a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
DREADNOUGHTnounUS /ˈdrednɔːt/
battleship that has big guns all of the same caliber
From this reading "THE DREADNOUGHT OF THE AIR," "THE RIVAL SUBMARINES," ETC., ETC.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
ETC
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From this reading "THE DREADNOUGHT OF THE AIR," "THE RIVAL SUBMARINES," ETC., ETC.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading BY PERCY F. WESTERMAN AUTHOR OF "BILLY BARCROFT, OF THE R.N.A.S."
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
Fenn
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
IllustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
LAVINGTON
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the act of departing
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
logonounUS /ˈloʊɡoʊ/
a company emblem or device
From this reading {Illustration: logo} S. W. PARTRIDGE & CO.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
Manville
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the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
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 BY PERCY F. WESTERMAN AUTHOR OF "BILLY BARCROFT, OF THE R.N.A.S."
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
PARTRIDGEnounUS /ˈpɑːrtrədʒ/
flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
PERCYnounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading BY PERCY F. WESTERMAN AUTHOR OF "BILLY BARCROFT, OF THE R.N.A.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 BY PERCY F. WESTERMAN AUTHOR OF "BILLY BARCROFT, OF THE R.N.A.S."
ReadersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
RIVALverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading "THE DREADNOUGHT OF THE AIR," "THE RIVAL SUBMARINES," ETC., ETC.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
an educational institution
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
SINCLAIR'S
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SOHOnounUS /ˈsoʊhoʊ/
a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
make square
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
Stockmere
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From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
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 THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
SUBMARINESnounUS /ˈsʌbməriːnz/
plural of “submarine” — a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading "THE DREADNOUGHT OF THE AIR," "THE RIVAL SUBMARINES," ETC., ETC.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
THUDverbUS /θʌd/
make a dull sound
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TINnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
very small
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
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WESTERMAN
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From this reading BY PERCY F. WESTERMAN AUTHOR OF "BILLY BARCROFT, OF THE R.N.A.S."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 _Readers of the adventures in East Africa of the two heroes, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, as narrated in the pages of this book, will be greatly interested in their school life, before leaving for the Dark Continent, which is splendidly told in the story entitled "The Mystery of Stockmere School."_
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF DON LAVINGTON _George Manville Fenn_ THE TERROR OF THE TIN MINE _George Manville Fenn_ ---- S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1 {Illustration: "SUDDENLY DESMOND FELL WITH A LOUD THUD" [p.241} SINCLAIR'S LUCK A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN EAST AFRICA
