110th
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1933
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2
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2231
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From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What had happened to the cup was a mystery the boys were determined to solve.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The Mercer boys uphold the honor of Woodcrest against a conspiracy of silence and dishonor.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
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_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading And little by little Don and Jim uncovered a strange story and unraveled a mystery that had puzzled school authorities for years.
awardedverbUS /əˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading What had happened to the cup was a mystery the boys were determined to solve.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
CadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
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_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
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 When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
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_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading The Mercer boys uphold the honor of Woodcrest against a conspiracy of silence and dishonor.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
characterized by great determination
From this reading What had happened to the cup was a mystery the boys were determined to solve.
dishonorverbUS /dɪˈsɑːnər/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading The Mercer boys uphold the honor of Woodcrest against a conspiracy of silence and dishonor.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
apart from; not including
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
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_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And little by little Don and Jim uncovered a strange story and unraveled a mystery that had puzzled school authorities for years.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
assemble or get together
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What had happened to the cup was a mystery the boys were determined to solve.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What had happened to the cup was a mystery the boys were determined to solve.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The Mercer boys uphold the honor of Woodcrest against a conspiracy of silence and dishonor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
Jim
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From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And little by little Don and Jim uncovered a strange story and unraveled a mystery that had puzzled school authorities for years.
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
Mackson
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From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
the force of workers available
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
MercernounUS /ˈmɜːrsər/
a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
Morrell
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From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading What had happened to the cup was a mystery the boys were determined to solve.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
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_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
pleasant-looking
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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_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
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_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading And little by little Don and Jim uncovered a strange story and unraveled a mystery that had puzzled school authorities for years.
an educational institution
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The Mercer boys uphold the honor of Woodcrest against a conspiracy of silence and dishonor.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading What had happened to the cup was a mystery the boys were determined to solve.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
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 And little by little Don and Jim uncovered a strange story and unraveled a mystery that had puzzled school authorities for years.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading And little by little Don and Jim uncovered a strange story and unraveled a mystery that had puzzled school authorities for years.
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_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And little by little Don and Jim uncovered a strange story and unraveled a mystery that had puzzled school authorities for years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading And little by little Don and Jim uncovered a strange story and unraveled a mystery that had puzzled school authorities for years.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
unraveledverbUS /ənˈrævəld/
past form of “unravel” — become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
From this reading And little by little Don and Jim uncovered a strange story and unraveled a mystery that had puzzled school authorities for years.
upholdverbUS /əpˈhoʊld/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading The Mercer boys uphold the honor of Woodcrest against a conspiracy of silence and dishonor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What had happened to the cup was a mystery the boys were determined to solve.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
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used to ask for information about something
From this reading What had happened to the cup was a mystery the boys were determined to solve.
at the time that
From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
Woodcrest
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From this reading When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and their friend Terry Mackson were ordered by Colonel Morrell of Woodcrest Military Academy to gather together all the school trophies, they were able to find all except one—the cup awarded to the Class of 1933.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
a late time of life
From this reading And little by little Don and Jim uncovered a strange story and unraveled a mystery that had puzzled school authorities for years.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Falcon Books _are published by_ THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY _2231 West 110th Street · Cleveland 2 · Ohio_ A group of pleasant-looking young men, neatly dressed in the spruce, gray uniforms of the cadet corps of Woodcrest Military Institute, stood at ease in one of the halls downstairs in Locke Hall.
