used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOLD DASH.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading The members of the young adventurers' party left at the camp were to remain there, ordered Frank, till the _Golden Eagle II_ returned.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Will do as instructed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The members of the young adventurers' party left at the camp were to remain there, ordered Frank, till the _Golden Eagle II_ returned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
fearless and daring
From this reading A BOLD DASH.
confined by bonds
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
DASHverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading A BOLD DASH.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Will do as instructed.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading The members of the young adventurers' party left at the camp were to remain there, ordered Frank, till the _Golden Eagle II_ returned.
divisible by two
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
explosiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The members of the young adventurers' party left at the camp were to remain there, ordered Frank, till the _Golden Eagle II_ returned.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The members of the young adventurers' party left at the camp were to remain there, ordered Frank, till the _Golden Eagle II_ returned.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The members of the young adventurers' party left at the camp were to remain there, ordered Frank, till the _Golden Eagle II_ returned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
Lathrop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The members of the young adventurers' party left at the camp were to remain there, ordered Frank, till the _Golden Eagle II_ returned.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The members of the young adventurers' party left at the camp were to remain there, ordered Frank, till the _Golden Eagle II_ returned.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
not able to be found
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The members of the young adventurers' party left at the camp were to remain there, ordered Frank, till the _Golden Eagle II_ returned.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The members of the young adventurers' party left at the camp were to remain there, ordered Frank, till the _Golden Eagle II_ returned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The members of the young adventurers' party left at the camp were to remain there, ordered Frank, till the _Golden Eagle II_ returned.
prosecuteverbUS /ˈprɑːsəkjuːt/
conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
relayedverbUS /ˈriːleɪd/
past form of “relay” — pass along
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The members of the young adventurers' party left at the camp were to remain there, ordered Frank, till the _Golden Eagle II_ returned.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The members of the young adventurers' party left at the camp were to remain there, ordered Frank, till the _Golden Eagle II_ returned.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
Selby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
TarantulanounUS /təˈræntʃuːlə/
large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement)
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The members of the young adventurers' party left at the camp were to remain there, ordered Frank, till the _Golden Eagle II_ returned.
up to a particular time
From this reading The members of the young adventurers' party left at the camp were to remain there, ordered Frank, till the _Golden Eagle II_ returned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
WalrusnounUS /ˈwɔːlrəs/
either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The members of the young adventurers' party left at the camp were to remain there, ordered Frank, till the _Golden Eagle II_ returned.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lathrop was instructed to inform the _Tarantula_ of the whereabouts of the submarine so that Lieutenant Selby might head her off in case the boys were unsuccessful in the quest for the missing naval officer which Frank felt bound to prosecute, even at the risk of letting the formula of the explosive get out of the country.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will do as instructed.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading Frank's first action was to bend over the wireless apparatus and send flashing and crackling across the air a message to Camp Walrus to be relayed in haste to the _Tarantula_.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The members of the young adventurers' party left at the camp were to remain there, ordered Frank, till the _Golden Eagle II_ returned.
