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From this reading The Dare Boys of 1776 2.
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From this reading The Dare Boys of 1776 2.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Every item of historical reference is absolutely correct.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
make right or correct
From this reading Every item of historical reference is absolutely correct.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every item of historical reference is absolutely correct.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading Every item of historical reference is absolutely correct.
immeasurablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmeʒəræbli/
to an immeasurable degree; beyond measurement
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading Every item of historical reference is absolutely correct.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
an amount of time
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Every item of historical reference is absolutely correct.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
revolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The trials and inherent bravery of the sturdy warriors of this epoch are always subjects worth while, but here the dash and bravery of the two Dare boys adds immeasurably to the interest.
produce a literary work
From this reading The author of the Dare Boys is specially equipped through long study and research to write upon the life and adventures of the revolutionary period.
