Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading Author of _“The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading One of the greatest, if not _the_ greatest story of all the ages, is the legend of Atlantis.

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 with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

(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 One of the greatest, if not _the_ greatest story of all the ages, is the legend of Atlantis.

a large strong and aggressive woman

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

according to legend, an island in the Atlantic Ocean that Plato said was swallowed by an earthquake

From this reading 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 Radio Boys Seek the Lost Atlantis The Radio Boys In Darkest Africa

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 with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

a brutal barbarous savage act

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Author of _“The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Author of _“The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

a large saltwater lake between Iran and Russia fed by the Volga River; the largest inland body of water in the world

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading Author of _“The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

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 with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

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 with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Author of _“The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

highest in quality

From this reading One of the greatest, if not _the_ greatest story of all the ages, is the legend of Atlantis.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

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 with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading One of the greatest, if not _the_ greatest story of all the ages, is the legend of Atlantis.

plural of “immigrant” — a person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Author of _“The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Author of _“The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One of the greatest, if not _the_ greatest story of all the ages, is the legend of Atlantis.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading One of the greatest, if not _the_ greatest story of all the ages, is the legend of Atlantis.

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 with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading Author of _“The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One of the greatest, if not _the_ greatest story of all the ages, is the legend of Atlantis.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of _“The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Author of _“The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the greatest, if not _the_ greatest story of all the ages, is the legend of Atlantis.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

densely populated

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

medium for communication

From this reading Author of _“The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

free from harm or evil

From this reading Author of _“The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

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 with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Author of _“The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

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 with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

try to get or reach

From this reading 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 Radio Boys Seek the Lost Atlantis The Radio Boys In Darkest Africa

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 with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

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 One of the greatest, if not _the_ greatest story of all the ages, is the legend of Atlantis.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

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 with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

in or at that place or location

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Author of _“The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading According to this legend, there existed at one time a great continent in the Atlantic Ocean not far west of the Pillars of Hercules, those two great rocks of Gibraltar in Spain and Jibel Kebir in Morocco which guard the entrance to the Mediterranean.

belonging to which person

From this reading The legend says that this continent was the first region in which man rose from barbarism to civilization, and that in the course of ages it became a populous and mighty nation from whose shores immigrants went out to settle the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the valley of the Mississippi, the valley of the Amazon, the Pacific coast of South America, the shores of the Mediterranean, of the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Caspian and the western coast of Europe and Africa.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Author of _“The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty,” “The Radio Boys Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition,” “The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa.”_