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From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
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From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
AGNEW
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From this reading BRADBURY, AGNEW, & CO.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
AirshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
Athenæum
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From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
BookmannounUS /ˈbʊkmən/
a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
BRADBURYnounUS /ˈbrædberi/
United States writer of science fiction (born 1920)
From this reading BRADBURY, AGNEW, & CO.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading BRADBURY, AGNEW, & CO.
CRUISEverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
diplomatnounUS /ˈdɪpləmæt/
an official engaged in international negotiations
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
the state or fact of existing
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
FROWDE
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From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
graphicadjectiveUS /ˈɡræfɪk/
written or drawn or engraved
From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
GuardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
gustonounUS /ˈɡʌstoʊ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
GYRO-CAR
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From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
HARDYadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
HearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
HODDER
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From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
Hydroplanenoun
an airplane that can land on or take off from water
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
ILLUSTRATEDverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
increasesnounUS /ɪnˈkriːsəz/
plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
a message received and understood
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
a small worthless amount
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
Jules
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From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
apprehended with certainty
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
ManchesternounUS /ˈmæntʃestər/
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
middynoun
blouse with a sailor collar
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
MorocconounUS /mərˈɑːkoʊ/
a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
a form of address for a man
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
to a great degree or extent
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
not one, and not any
From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
Notts
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From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
originalitynounUS /ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪti/
the ability to think and act independently
From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
unusual or striking
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
free from harm or evil
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
SmugglingnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/
secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
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 KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
STOUGHTON
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From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
Strang
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(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
SubmarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
moving very fast
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading LORD OF THE SEAS: the Story of a Submarine “Mr. Herbert Strang has struck a new vein with remarkable success, and has narrated a series of exciting adventures in the South Seas in an effective and admirably sustained tone of humour.”--_Notts Guardian._ “A rattling good story, full of life and go.”--_Record._
veracitynounUS /vərˈæsɪti/
unwillingness to tell lies
From this reading The characters are drawn with originality and humour.”--_Bookman._ “Herbert Strang is second to none in graphic power and veracity.”--_Athenæum._ _Price 2/6 each._ HENRY FROWDE AND HODDER & STOUGHTON THE CRUISE OF THE GYRO-CAR BY HERBERT STRANG _ILLUSTRATED BY A. C. MICHAEL_ LONDON HENRY FROWDE HODDER AND STOUGHTON
VernenounUS /vɜːrn/
French writer who is considered the father of science fiction (1828-1905)
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
in the company of; together with
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
yarnnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading SWIFT AND SURE: the Story of a Hydroplane “A grand yarn about a hydroplane, in which Mr. Strang shows that he is a new Jules Verne.”--_Hearth and Home._ “The excitement increases from chapter to chapter.”--_Literary World._ JACK HARDY: a Story of the Smuggling Days “A story about a gallant young middy....
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading KING OF THE AIR: or, To Morocco on an Airship “Much the best book of its kind now in existence.”--_Manchester Guardian._ “The flights of the airship and final rescue of the imprisoned diplomat are brilliantly told.”--_Journal of Education._ “The story goes with a fine zest and gusto, and few writers have known as well as Herbert Strang the exact proportions to allow of amusement and information.”--_Bookman._
