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110th
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2
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2231
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9
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From this reading _The Finishing Touches_ 9 2.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading This is a thrilling adventure story of three modern boys—with action and excitement on every page.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading But they quickly found they were getting more than they bargained for—real danger, a skirmish with marine bandits, and a fight for their lives.
bargainedverbUS /ˈbɑːrɡənd/
past form of “bargain” — negotiate the terms of an exchange
From this reading But they quickly found they were getting more than they bargained for—real danger, a skirmish with marine bandits, and a fight for their lives.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Other titles in _The Mercer Boys’ Series_ 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 _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
buddynounUS /ˈbʌdi/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they quickly found they were getting more than they bargained for—real danger, a skirmish with marine bandits, and a fight for their lives.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
CAPWELL
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From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
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an institution created to conduct business
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CruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But they quickly found they were getting more than they bargained for—real danger, a skirmish with marine bandits, and a fight for their lives.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This is a thrilling adventure story of three modern boys—with action and excitement on every page.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading This is a thrilling adventure story of three modern boys—with action and excitement on every page.
FalconnounUS /ˈfælkən/
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
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be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading But they quickly found they were getting more than they bargained for—real danger, a skirmish with marine bandits, and a fight for their lives.
FinishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading _The Finishing Touches_ 9 2.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
set up or found
From this reading But they quickly found they were getting more than they bargained for—real danger, a skirmish with marine bandits, and a fight for their lives.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading But they quickly found they were getting more than they bargained for—real danger, a skirmish with marine bandits, and a fight for their lives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is a thrilling adventure story of three modern boys—with action and excitement on every page.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
Jim
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From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
LassienounUS /ˈlæsi/
a girl or young woman who is unmarried
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But they quickly found they were getting more than they bargained for—real danger, a skirmish with marine bandits, and a fight for their lives.
Mackson
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From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading But they quickly found they were getting more than they bargained for—real danger, a skirmish with marine bandits, and a fight for their lives.
MercernounUS /ˈmɜːrsər/
a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading This is a thrilling adventure story of three modern boys—with action and excitement on every page.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But they quickly found they were getting more than they bargained for—real danger, a skirmish with marine bandits, and a fight for their lives.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This is a thrilling adventure story of three modern boys—with action and excitement on every page.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading This is a thrilling adventure story of three modern boys—with action and excitement on every page.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Other titles in _The Mercer Boys’ Series_ 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
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with speed
From this reading But they quickly found they were getting more than they bargained for—real danger, a skirmish with marine bandits, and a fight for their lives.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But they quickly found they were getting more than they bargained for—real danger, a skirmish with marine bandits, and a fight for their lives.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
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put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
skirmishnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading But they quickly found they were getting more than they bargained for—real danger, a skirmish with marine bandits, and a fight for their lives.
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
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 This is a thrilling adventure story of three modern boys—with action and excitement on every page.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
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TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But they quickly found they were getting more than they bargained for—real danger, a skirmish with marine bandits, and a fight for their lives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is a thrilling adventure story of three modern boys—with action and excitement on every page.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This is a thrilling adventure story of three modern boys—with action and excitement on every page.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading This is a thrilling adventure story of three modern boys—with action and excitement on every page.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
TouchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading _The Finishing Touches_ 9 2.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
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at the time that
From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But they quickly found they were getting more than they bargained for—real danger, a skirmish with marine bandits, and a fight for their lives.
everything that exists anywhere
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WYCKOFF
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From this reading _The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie_ BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF When Don and Jim Mercer and their buddy Terry Mackson set out in their sloop, _Lassie_, for a visit to Mystery Island, they were in search of adventure and fun.
