used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Series of Stories for Boys of All Ages The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading A Series of Stories for Boys of All Ages The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition
at or in the front
From this reading "I wonder what lies ahead," said Frank Merrick, leaning beside him.
AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading Author of "The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border," "The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty," "The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards," "The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition."
(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 A Series of Stories for Boys of All Ages The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This is a wonderful land, fellows, full of legend and story, vast mountains, vast rivers, vast jungles, unexplored territory and unconquered tribes."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border," "The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty," "The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards," "The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition."
next to; at the side of
From this reading "I wonder what lies ahead," said Frank Merrick, leaning beside him.
BordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Author of "The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border," "The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty," "The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards," "The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Author of "The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border," "The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty," "The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards," "The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
coastwiseadjective
along or following a coast
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Author of "The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border," "The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty," "The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards," "The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition."
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Author of "The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border," "The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty," "The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards," "The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition."
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "This is a wonderful land, fellows, full of legend and story, vast mountains, vast rivers, vast jungles, unexplored territory and unconquered tribes."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Series of Stories for Boys of All Ages The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "I wonder what lies ahead," said Frank Merrick, leaning beside him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "This is a wonderful land, fellows, full of legend and story, vast mountains, vast rivers, vast jungles, unexplored territory and unconquered tribes."
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Author of "The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border," "The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty," "The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards," "The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition."
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I wonder what lies ahead," said Frank Merrick, leaning beside him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder what lies ahead," said Frank Merrick, leaning beside him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
Inca's
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From this reading A Series of Stories for Boys of All Ages The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is a wonderful land, fellows, full of legend and story, vast mountains, vast rivers, vast jungles, unexplored territory and unconquered tribes."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
a small worthless amount
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
junglesnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəlz/
plural of “jungle” — a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading "This is a wonderful land, fellows, full of legend and story, vast mountains, vast rivers, vast jungles, unexplored territory and unconquered tribes."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "This is a wonderful land, fellows, full of legend and story, vast mountains, vast rivers, vast jungles, unexplored territory and unconquered tribes."
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading "I wonder what lies ahead," said Frank Merrick, leaning beside him.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading "This is a wonderful land, fellows, full of legend and story, vast mountains, vast rivers, vast jungles, unexplored territory and unconquered tribes."
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading "I wonder what lies ahead," said Frank Merrick, leaning beside him.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Author of "The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border," "The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty," "The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards," "The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition."
Merrick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wonder what lies ahead," said Frank Merrick, leaning beside him.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Author of "The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border," "The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty," "The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards," "The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition."
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "This is a wonderful land, fellows, full of legend and story, vast mountains, vast rivers, vast jungles, unexplored territory and unconquered tribes."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border," "The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty," "The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards," "The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Author of "The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border," "The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty," "The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards," "The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
RadionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading Author of "The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border," "The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty," "The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards," "The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition."
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
free from harm or evil
From this reading Author of "The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border," "The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty," "The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards," "The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition."
RevenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading Author of "The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border," "The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty," "The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards," "The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition."
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "This is a wonderful land, fellows, full of legend and story, vast mountains, vast rivers, vast jungles, unexplored territory and unconquered tribes."
roadsteadnoun
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wonder what lies ahead," said Frank Merrick, leaning beside him.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A Series of Stories for Boys of All Ages The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Author of "The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border," "The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty," "The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards," "The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition."
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading A Series of Stories for Boys of All Ages The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Author of "The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border," "The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty," "The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards," "The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
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 A Series of Stories for Boys of All Ages The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition
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 wonderful land, fellows, full of legend and story, vast mountains, vast rivers, vast jungles, unexplored territory and unconquered tribes."
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading "This is a wonderful land, fellows, full of legend and story, vast mountains, vast rivers, vast jungles, unexplored territory and unconquered tribes."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border," "The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty," "The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards," "The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is a wonderful land, fellows, full of legend and story, vast mountains, vast rivers, vast jungles, unexplored territory and unconquered tribes."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading A Series of Stories for Boys of All Ages The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading "This is a wonderful land, fellows, full of legend and story, vast mountains, vast rivers, vast jungles, unexplored territory and unconquered tribes."
unconqueredadjective
not conquered
From this reading "This is a wonderful land, fellows, full of legend and story, vast mountains, vast rivers, vast jungles, unexplored territory and unconquered tribes."
unexploredadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːrd/
not yet discovered
From this reading "This is a wonderful land, fellows, full of legend and story, vast mountains, vast rivers, vast jungles, unexplored territory and unconquered tribes."
ValparaisonounUS /ˌvælpərˈeɪsoʊ/
the chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "This is a wonderful land, fellows, full of legend and story, vast mountains, vast rivers, vast jungles, unexplored territory and unconquered tribes."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Jack Hampton speaking, and he leaned on the rail of a coastwise steamer, as she came to anchor in the open roadstead of Valparaiso.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I wonder what lies ahead," said Frank Merrick, leaning beside him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Author of "The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border," "The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty," "The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards," "The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder what lies ahead," said Frank Merrick, leaning beside him.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "This is a wonderful land, fellows, full of legend and story, vast mountains, vast rivers, vast jungles, unexplored territory and unconquered tribes."
