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From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
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From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Crown 8vo._ _Cloth elegant._ _Illustrated._ A Tale of the Antarctic.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of exciting adventure, and told with spirit.”--_Globe._ The Naval Cadet A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
AntarcticnounUS /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/
the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
From this reading _Crown 8vo._ _Cloth elegant._ _Illustrated._ A Tale of the Antarctic.
any thing at all
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
Athenæum
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From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
dearly loved
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
fearless and daring
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY DR.
CadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of exciting adventure, and told with spirit.”--_Globe._ The Naval Cadet A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea.
CircularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading _Crown 8vo._ _Cloth elegant._ _Illustrated._ A Tale of the Antarctic.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
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a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
DR
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lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading _Crown 8vo._ _Cloth elegant._ _Illustrated._ A Tale of the Antarctic.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of exciting adventure, and told with spirit.”--_Globe._ The Naval Cadet A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
GlobenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of exciting adventure, and told with spirit.”--_Globe._ The Naval Cadet A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
GORDON
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From this reading GORDON STABLES, R.N.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading _Crown 8vo._ _Cloth elegant._ _Illustrated._ A Tale of the Antarctic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
and nothing more
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of exciting adventure, and told with spirit.”--_Globe._ The Naval Cadet A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading GORDON STABLES, R.N.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of exciting adventure, and told with spirit.”--_Globe._ The Naval Cadet A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of exciting adventure, and told with spirit.”--_Globe._ The Naval Cadet A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea.
QuestnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading GORDON STABLES, R.N.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of exciting adventure, and told with spirit.”--_Globe._ The Naval Cadet A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
SlothnounUS /sloʊθ/
a disinclination to work or exert yourself
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of exciting adventure, and told with spirit.”--_Globe._ The Naval Cadet A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea.
STABLESnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading GORDON STABLES, R.N.
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 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
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
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of life and go, and just the kind that is beloved of boys.”--_Court Circular._ =In Quest of the Giant Sloth.= 3_s._ 6_d._ “The heroes are brave, their doings are bold, and the story is anything but dull.”--_Athenæum._ A Story of the Southern Seas.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
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in the company of; together with
From this reading 3_s._ 6_d._ “Full of exciting adventure, and told with spirit.”--_Globe._ The Naval Cadet A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea.
