take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading In pursuance of his intention to write stories full of lively, wholesome adventure for boys, the author presents "The Rambler Club in the Mountains," following "The Rambler Club Afloat," and "The Rambler Club's Winter Camp."
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
AFLOATadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading The Rambler Club in the Mountains "THE RAMBLER CLUB AFLOAT" "THE RAMBLER CLUB'S WINTER CAMP" ETC.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In pursuance of his intention to write stories full of lively, wholesome adventure for boys, the author presents "The Rambler Club in the Mountains," following "The Rambler Club Afloat," and "The Rambler Club's Winter Camp."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Little Bill" Dugan and "Surly Joe" Tomlin, who are harboring fancied grievances, unintentionally bring the boys into great peril.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In pursuance of his intention to write stories full of lively, wholesome adventure for boys, the author presents "The Rambler Club in the Mountains," following "The Rambler Club Afloat," and "The Rambler Club's Winter Camp."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "Little Bill" Dugan and "Surly Joe" Tomlin, who are harboring fancied grievances, unintentionally bring the boys into great peril.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In pursuance of his intention to write stories full of lively, wholesome adventure for boys, the author presents "The Rambler Club in the Mountains," following "The Rambler Club Afloat," and "The Rambler Club's Winter Camp."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Little Bill" Dugan and "Surly Joe" Tomlin, who are harboring fancied grievances, unintentionally bring the boys into great peril.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The Rambler Club in the Mountains "THE RAMBLER CLUB AFLOAT" "THE RAMBLER CLUB'S WINTER CAMP" ETC.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The Rambler Club in the Mountains "THE RAMBLER CLUB AFLOAT" "THE RAMBLER CLUB'S WINTER CAMP" ETC.
CLUB'SnounUS /klʌbz/
possessive form of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The Rambler Club in the Mountains "THE RAMBLER CLUB AFLOAT" "THE RAMBLER CLUB'S WINTER CAMP" ETC.
someone who is a detective
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
Dugan
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From this reading "Little Bill" Dugan and "Surly Joe" Tomlin, who are harboring fancied grievances, unintentionally bring the boys into great peril.
ETC
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From this reading The Rambler Club in the Mountains "THE RAMBLER CLUB AFLOAT" "THE RAMBLER CLUB'S WINTER CAMP" ETC.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading "Little Bill" Dugan and "Surly Joe" Tomlin, who are harboring fancied grievances, unintentionally bring the boys into great peril.
far-away
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From this reading The five boys leave their home in Wisconsin and journey to the far-away state of Oregon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The five boys leave their home in Wisconsin and journey to the far-away state of Oregon.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In pursuance of his intention to write stories full of lively, wholesome adventure for boys, the author presents "The Rambler Club in the Mountains," following "The Rambler Club Afloat," and "The Rambler Club's Winter Camp."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In pursuance of his intention to write stories full of lively, wholesome adventure for boys, the author presents "The Rambler Club in the Mountains," following "The Rambler Club Afloat," and "The Rambler Club's Winter Camp."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In pursuance of his intention to write stories full of lively, wholesome adventure for boys, the author presents "The Rambler Club in the Mountains," following "The Rambler Club Afloat," and "The Rambler Club's Winter Camp."
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Little Bill" Dugan and "Surly Joe" Tomlin, who are harboring fancied grievances, unintentionally bring the boys into great peril.
grievancesnounUS /ˈɡriːvənsəz/
plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading "Little Bill" Dugan and "Surly Joe" Tomlin, who are harboring fancied grievances, unintentionally bring the boys into great peril.
harboringverbUS /ˈhɑːrbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “harbor” — maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading "Little Bill" Dugan and "Surly Joe" Tomlin, who are harboring fancied grievances, unintentionally bring the boys into great peril.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In pursuance of his intention to write stories full of lively, wholesome adventure for boys, the author presents "The Rambler Club in the Mountains," following "The Rambler Club Afloat," and "The Rambler Club's Winter Camp."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The five boys leave their home in Wisconsin and journey to the far-away state of Oregon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Rambler Club in the Mountains "THE RAMBLER CLUB AFLOAT" "THE RAMBLER CLUB'S WINTER CAMP" ETC.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In pursuance of his intention to write stories full of lively, wholesome adventure for boys, the author presents "The Rambler Club in the Mountains," following "The Rambler Club Afloat," and "The Rambler Club's Winter Camp."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Little Bill" Dugan and "Surly Joe" Tomlin, who are harboring fancied grievances, unintentionally bring the boys into great peril.
Joe
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From this reading "Little Bill" Dugan and "Surly Joe" Tomlin, who are harboring fancied grievances, unintentionally bring the boys into great peril.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The five boys leave their home in Wisconsin and journey to the far-away state of Oregon.
go away from a place
From this reading The five boys leave their home in Wisconsin and journey to the far-away state of Oregon.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Little Bill" Dugan and "Surly Joe" Tomlin, who are harboring fancied grievances, unintentionally bring the boys into great peril.
full of life and energy
From this reading In pursuance of his intention to write stories full of lively, wholesome adventure for boys, the author presents "The Rambler Club in the Mountains," following "The Rambler Club Afloat," and "The Rambler Club's Winter Camp."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
come together
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The Rambler Club in the Mountains "THE RAMBLER CLUB AFLOAT" "THE RAMBLER CLUB'S WINTER CAMP" ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In pursuance of his intention to write stories full of lively, wholesome adventure for boys, the author presents "The Rambler Club in the Mountains," following "The Rambler Club Afloat," and "The Rambler Club's Winter Camp."
having official authority or sanction
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
OregonnounUS /ˈɔːrəɡən/
a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
From this reading The five boys leave their home in Wisconsin and journey to the far-away state of Oregon.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "Little Bill" Dugan and "Surly Joe" Tomlin, who are harboring fancied grievances, unintentionally bring the boys into great peril.
photographernounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfər/
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
a full supply
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading In pursuance of his intention to write stories full of lively, wholesome adventure for boys, the author presents "The Rambler Club in the Mountains," following "The Rambler Club Afloat," and "The Rambler Club's Winter Camp."
pursuancenoun
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading In pursuance of his intention to write stories full of lively, wholesome adventure for boys, the author presents "The Rambler Club in the Mountains," following "The Rambler Club Afloat," and "The Rambler Club's Winter Camp."
RamblernounUS /ˈræmblər/
a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading The Rambler Club in the Mountains "THE RAMBLER CLUB AFLOAT" "THE RAMBLER CLUB'S WINTER CAMP" ETC.
unusual or striking
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
snap-shots
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From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The five boys leave their home in Wisconsin and journey to the far-away state of Oregon.
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 In pursuance of his intention to write stories full of lively, wholesome adventure for boys, the author presents "The Rambler Club in the Mountains," following "The Rambler Club Afloat," and "The Rambler Club's Winter Camp."
succeedsverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
SurlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading "Little Bill" Dugan and "Surly Joe" Tomlin, who are harboring fancied grievances, unintentionally bring the boys into great peril.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Rambler Club in the Mountains "THE RAMBLER CLUB AFLOAT" "THE RAMBLER CLUB'S WINTER CAMP" ETC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The five boys leave their home in Wisconsin and journey to the far-away state of Oregon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In pursuance of his intention to write stories full of lively, wholesome adventure for boys, the author presents "The Rambler Club in the Mountains," following "The Rambler Club Afloat," and "The Rambler Club's Winter Camp."
Tomlin
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From this reading "Little Bill" Dugan and "Surly Joe" Tomlin, who are harboring fancied grievances, unintentionally bring the boys into great peril.
Travers
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From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
unintentionallyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəli/
without intention; in an unintentional manner
From this reading "Little Bill" Dugan and "Surly Joe" Tomlin, who are harboring fancied grievances, unintentionally bring the boys into great peril.
which person or people
From this reading "Little Bill" Dugan and "Surly Joe" Tomlin, who are harboring fancied grievances, unintentionally bring the boys into great peril.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading In pursuance of his intention to write stories full of lively, wholesome adventure for boys, the author presents "The Rambler Club in the Mountains," following "The Rambler Club Afloat," and "The Rambler Club's Winter Camp."
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The Rambler Club in the Mountains "THE RAMBLER CLUB AFLOAT" "THE RAMBLER CLUB'S WINTER CAMP" ETC.
WisconsinnounUS /wɪˈskɑːnsən/
a tributary of the Mississippi River in Wisconsin
From this reading The five boys leave their home in Wisconsin and journey to the far-away state of Oregon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There, in the mountain wilderness, among the haunts of big game, they meet with plenty of exciting adventures; and Dick Travers, the "official photographer," succeeds in making some remarkable snap-shots.
produce a literary work
From this reading In pursuance of his intention to write stories full of lively, wholesome adventure for boys, the author presents "The Rambler Club in the Mountains," following "The Rambler Club Afloat," and "The Rambler Club's Winter Camp."
