1923
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From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
ALIASnounUS /ˈeɪliəs/
a name that has been assumed temporarily
From this reading AUTHOR OF ALIAS THE LONE WOLF, THE DARK MIRROR, Etc.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
any person at all
From this reading If anybody else cares .
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF ALIAS THE LONE WOLF, THE DARK MIRROR, Etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
for the reason that
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading If anybody else cares .
absence of light or illumination
From this reading AUTHOR OF ALIAS THE LONE WOLF, THE DARK MIRROR, Etc.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
EDWINnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
EighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
else
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From this reading If anybody else cares .
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
Etc
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From this reading AUTHOR OF ALIAS THE LONE WOLF, THE DARK MIRROR, Etc.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If anybody else cares .
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NOTE--This is the fifth, and in the intention of the author the last, of the Lone Wolf stories.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading NOTE--This is the fifth, and in the intention of the author the last, of the Lone Wolf stories.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NOTE--This is the fifth, and in the intention of the author the last, of the Lone Wolf stories.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
immediately past
From this reading NOTE--This is the fifth, and in the intention of the author the last, of the Lone Wolf stories.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
LONEadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading AUTHOR OF ALIAS THE LONE WOLF, THE DARK MIRROR, Etc.
MasqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
MIRRORnounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading AUTHOR OF ALIAS THE LONE WOLF, THE DARK MIRROR, Etc.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
NinthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
a brief written record
From this reading NOTE--This is the fifth, and in the intention of the author the last, of the Lone Wolf stories.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF ALIAS THE LONE WOLF, THE DARK MIRROR, Etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
self-containedadjectiveUS /ˈselfkənˈteɪnd/
constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
SeventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
be standing; be upright
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading NOTE--This is the fifth, and in the intention of the author the last, of the Lone Wolf stories.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Although in strict sense a sequel it is, like "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade," and "Alias the Lone Wolf," entirely self-contained and able to stand on its own plot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF ALIAS THE LONE WOLF, THE DARK MIRROR, Etc.
in or at that place or location
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading NOTE--This is the fifth, and in the intention of the author the last, of the Lone Wolf stories.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
VERNEY
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From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading AUTHOR OF ALIAS THE LONE WOLF, THE DARK MIRROR, Etc.
won't
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From this reading First printing, August, 1923 Second printing, August, 1923 Third printing, August, 1923 Fourth printing, August, 1923 Fifth printing, August, 1923 Sixth printing, August, 1923 Seventh printing, October, 1923 Eighth printing, October, 1923 Ninth printing, December, 1923 To FRANK EDWIN VERNEY because he asked for more and because there won't be any more
