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From this reading 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.

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

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

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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 _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

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

From this reading 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

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

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

a line of approach

From this reading 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.

-ing form of “best” — get the better of

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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Bound written or printed works.

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

the act of constructing something

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

a steerable self-propelled aircraft

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

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the male ruler of an empire

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

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third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

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From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

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From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

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not accessible to view

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

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

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

being in captivity

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

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

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a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government

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located inward

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

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From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

plural of “jungle” — a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

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From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

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

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

on one occasion

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

in an original manner

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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 _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

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From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

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the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

try to get or reach

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

under observation or under the direction of a superintendent or overseer

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

(sometimes used ironically) a man of great strength and agility (after the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs)

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

the words of something written

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

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

From this reading 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This Ace edition follows the text of the first hard-cover book edition, originally published in 1929.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

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

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading And Tarzan, true to his reputation, organized an expedition, supervised construction of a giant dirigible, and set off at once for the polar entrance to the hidden land.

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

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

at the time that

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _Cover art and title page illustration by Frank Frazetta._ When word came from the inner world that David Innes, Emperor of Pellucidar, was imprisoned in a Korsar dungeon, Jason Gridley sped to the jungles of Africa to seek aid from the one man capable of besting the terrors of savage Pellucidar.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York 36, N.Y.