Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

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From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

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From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

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From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

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From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

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From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

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From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

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From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

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From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

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From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

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From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

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

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

anew

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

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

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading But, no matter how cleverly arranged, they suggest comparatively little of the creatures' real appearance in their native environment.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading But, no matter how cleverly arranged, they suggest comparatively little of the creatures' real appearance in their native environment.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

diminished or moderated

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

earlier than; in front of

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

shining intensely

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading It was with the view of bringing to light the home life of some of the jungle's inhabitants that "The Black Phantom" was written.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, no matter how cleverly arranged, they suggest comparatively little of the creatures' real appearance in their native environment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

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

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

in a clever manner

From this reading But, no matter how cleverly arranged, they suggest comparatively little of the creatures' real appearance in their native environment.

brought together in one place

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

plural of “comedy” — light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading But, no matter how cleverly arranged, they suggest comparatively little of the creatures' real appearance in their native environment.

conduct or direct the steering of a ship or plane

From this reading Floral Park, Stratford, Conn.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading But, no matter how cleverly arranged, they suggest comparatively little of the creatures' real appearance in their native environment.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

an overwhelming number or amount

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

not still wet

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading Leo E. Miller.

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading But, no matter how cleverly arranged, they suggest comparatively little of the creatures' real appearance in their native environment.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

opinion or judgment

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

plural of “fang” — a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers

From this reading Floral Park, Stratford, Conn.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

an ornamental facade

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

not accessible to view

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was with the view of bringing to light the home life of some of the jungle's inhabitants that "The Black Phantom" was written.

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From this reading But, no matter how cleverly arranged, they suggest comparatively little of the creatures' real appearance in their native environment.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

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

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

without bounds

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading It was with the view of bringing to light the home life of some of the jungle's inhabitants that "The Black Phantom" was written.

plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was with the view of bringing to light the home life of some of the jungle's inhabitants that "The Black Phantom" was written.

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From this reading It was with the view of bringing to light the home life of some of the jungle's inhabitants that "The Black Phantom" was written.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo

From this reading Leo E. Miller.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

deprived of life; no longer living

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was with the view of bringing to light the home life of some of the jungle's inhabitants that "The Black Phantom" was written.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But, no matter how cleverly arranged, they suggest comparatively little of the creatures' real appearance in their native environment.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But, no matter how cleverly arranged, they suggest comparatively little of the creatures' real appearance in their native environment.

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading Leo E. Miller.

a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

plural of “museum” — a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading But, no matter how cleverly arranged, they suggest comparatively little of the creatures' real appearance in their native environment.

not any; not one

From this reading But, no matter how cleverly arranged, they suggest comparatively little of the creatures' real appearance in their native environment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

and nothing more

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

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From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

exceptional, unusual, or remarkable

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

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 August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Floral Park, Stratford, Conn.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

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From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading But, no matter how cleverly arranged, they suggest comparatively little of the creatures' real appearance in their native environment.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

cause to go somewhere

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was with the view of bringing to light the home life of some of the jungle's inhabitants that "The Black Phantom" was written.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

plural of “story” — 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 comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

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From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

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From this reading Floral Park, Stratford, Conn.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading But, no matter how cleverly arranged, they suggest comparatively little of the creatures' real appearance in their native environment.

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From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

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

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But, no matter how cleverly arranged, they suggest comparatively little of the creatures' real appearance in their native environment.

in or at that place or location

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But, no matter how cleverly arranged, they suggest comparatively little of the creatures' real appearance in their native environment.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

possessive form of “tiger” — a fierce or audacious person

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

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

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

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From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

cause to sound with a twang

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

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From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

not confined or limited

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading It was with the view of bringing to light the home life of some of the jungle's inhabitants that "The Black Phantom" was written.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

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

From this reading It was with the view of bringing to light the home life of some of the jungle's inhabitants that "The Black Phantom" was written.

at the time that

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

in or at the place that

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

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From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

a Caucasian

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

which person or people

From this reading The Black Phantom The Hidden People In the Tiger's Lair The dried or mounted skins of animals from out-of-the-way places are familiar to every one who has visited museums and other similar institutions.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The comedies, the tragedies, and the life stories of the untrammelled wild creatures are infinitely more fascinating than a survey of their lifeless and often faded forms, only too frequently collected by the hundreds with little other thought than that of classification or the possession first of rare or undescribed species.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading August 1, 1922. CONTENTS PAGE When the Deluge Came 1 Oomah, the Story-teller 30 The Terror of Claws and Fangs 44 As It Was in the Beginning 82 The Struggle for Existence 114 The Cruelty of Tumwah 150 The White Feather 189 Here where he had rested before, he would sleep again Frontispiece FACING PAGE Suma waited with bated breath and blazing eyes 96 There was the twang of the bow and the deadly missile whined through the air 208 "Tumwah, send the rain-clouds here" 222 THE BLACK PHANTOM

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It was with the view of bringing to light the home life of some of the jungle's inhabitants that "The Black Phantom" was written.