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110th
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From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ 1.
2231
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From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ 1.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With initiative and ingenuity the Mercer boys, aided by Cadet Vench, did a little detective work and uncovered a fantastic story of crime.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading An exciting story of adventure for modern boys.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading With initiative and ingenuity the Mercer boys, aided by Cadet Vench, did a little detective work and uncovered a fantastic story of crime.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An exciting story of adventure for modern boys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ 1.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ 1.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading With initiative and ingenuity the Mercer boys, aided by Cadet Vench, did a little detective work and uncovered a fantastic story of crime.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With initiative and ingenuity the Mercer boys, aided by Cadet Vench, did a little detective work and uncovered a fantastic story of crime.
CadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading With initiative and ingenuity the Mercer boys, aided by Cadet Vench, did a little detective work and uncovered a fantastic story of crime.
Clanhammer
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From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ 1.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ 1.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading With initiative and ingenuity the Mercer boys, aided by Cadet Vench, did a little detective work and uncovered a fantastic story of crime.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading With initiative and ingenuity the Mercer boys, aided by Cadet Vench, did a little detective work and uncovered a fantastic story of crime.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading With initiative and ingenuity the Mercer boys, aided by Cadet Vench, did a little detective work and uncovered a fantastic story of crime.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading An exciting story of adventure for modern boys.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
FalconnounUS /ˈfælkən/
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ 1.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading With initiative and ingenuity the Mercer boys, aided by Cadet Vench, did a little detective work and uncovered a fantastic story of crime.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An exciting story of adventure for modern boys.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
headmasternounUS /ˈhedˈmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading With initiative and ingenuity the Mercer boys, aided by Cadet Vench, did a little detective work and uncovered a fantastic story of crime.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading With initiative and ingenuity the Mercer boys, aided by Cadet Vench, did a little detective work and uncovered a fantastic story of crime.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
Jim
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From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With initiative and ingenuity the Mercer boys, aided by Cadet Vench, did a little detective work and uncovered a fantastic story of crime.
Mackson
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From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
MercernounUS /ˈmɜːrsər/
a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading An exciting story of adventure for modern boys.
a particular point in time
From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
Morrell
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From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
of an obscure nature
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ 1.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ 1.
PUBLISHINGnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ 1.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
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 With initiative and ingenuity the Mercer boys, aided by Cadet Vench, did a little detective work and uncovered a fantastic story of crime.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ 1.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading With initiative and ingenuity the Mercer boys, aided by Cadet Vench, did a little detective work and uncovered a fantastic story of crime.
Vench
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From this reading With initiative and ingenuity the Mercer boys, aided by Cadet Vench, did a little detective work and uncovered a fantastic story of crime.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ 1.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But their curiosity about the old, empty building faded into the back of their minds as they became involved in the mysterious disappearance of their headmaster, Colonel Morrell, whom they had never seen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With initiative and ingenuity the Mercer boys, aided by Cadet Vench, did a little detective work and uncovered a fantastic story of crime.
Woodcrest
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From this reading The mystery of Clanhammer Hall, at Woodcrest Military Academy, interested Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson from the moment of their arrival at Woodcrest.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading With initiative and ingenuity the Mercer boys, aided by Cadet Vench, did a little detective work and uncovered a fantastic story of crime.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ 1.
