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From this reading Made in the United States of America 12mo.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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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 Made in the United States of America 12mo.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ROVER BOYS AT SCHOOL," "THE ROVER BOYS ON THE OCEAN," "THE PUTNAM HALL SERIES," ETC.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ROVER BOYS AT SCHOOL," "THE ROVER BOYS ON THE OCEAN," "THE PUTNAM HALL SERIES," ETC.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _The Rover Boys Under Canvas_ INTRODUCTION MY DEAR BOYS: This book is a complete story in itself, but forms the third volume in a line issued under the general title, "The Second Rover Boys Series for Young Americans."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ROVER BOYS AT SCHOOL," "THE ROVER BOYS ON THE OCEAN," "THE PUTNAM HALL SERIES," ETC.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _The Rover Boys Under Canvas_ INTRODUCTION MY DEAR BOYS: This book is a complete story in itself, but forms the third volume in a line issued under the general title, "The Second Rover Boys Series for Young Americans."
CanvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading _The Rover Boys Under Canvas_ INTRODUCTION MY DEAR BOYS: This book is a complete story in itself, but forms the third volume in a line issued under the general title, "The Second Rover Boys Series for Young Americans."
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Cloth.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading _The Rover Boys Under Canvas_ INTRODUCTION MY DEAR BOYS: This book is a complete story in itself, but forms the third volume in a line issued under the general title, "The Second Rover Boys Series for Young Americans."
dearly loved
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ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ROVER BOYS AT SCHOOL," "THE ROVER BOYS ON THE OCEAN," "THE PUTNAM HALL SERIES," ETC.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The Rover Boys Under Canvas_ INTRODUCTION MY DEAR BOYS: This book is a complete story in itself, but forms the third volume in a line issued under the general title, "The Second Rover Boys Series for Young Americans."
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading _The Rover Boys Under Canvas_ INTRODUCTION MY DEAR BOYS: This book is a complete story in itself, but forms the third volume in a line issued under the general title, "The Second Rover Boys Series for Young Americans."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading _The Rover Boys Under Canvas_ INTRODUCTION MY DEAR BOYS: This book is a complete story in itself, but forms the third volume in a line issued under the general title, "The Second Rover Boys Series for Young Americans."
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ROVER BOYS AT SCHOOL," "THE ROVER BOYS ON THE OCEAN," "THE PUTNAM HALL SERIES," ETC.
IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Illustrated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Made in the United States of America 12mo.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
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used when the thing doing the action is also its object
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a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading _The Rover Boys Under Canvas_ INTRODUCTION MY DEAR BOYS: This book is a complete story in itself, but forms the third volume in a line issued under the general title, "The Second Rover Boys Series for Young Americans."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Made in the United States of America 12mo.
monounUS /moʊ/
an indefinitely short time
From this reading Made in the United States of America 12mo.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _The Rover Boys Under Canvas_ INTRODUCTION MY DEAR BOYS: This book is a complete story in itself, but forms the third volume in a line issued under the general title, "The Second Rover Boys Series for Young Americans."
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ROVER BOYS AT SCHOOL," "THE ROVER BOYS ON THE OCEAN," "THE PUTNAM HALL SERIES," ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ROVER BOYS AT SCHOOL," "THE ROVER BOYS ON THE OCEAN," "THE PUTNAM HALL SERIES," ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ROVER BOYS AT SCHOOL," "THE ROVER BOYS ON THE OCEAN," "THE PUTNAM HALL SERIES," ETC.
PUTNAM
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ROVER BOYS AT SCHOOL," "THE ROVER BOYS ON THE OCEAN," "THE PUTNAM HALL SERIES," ETC.
ROVERnounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ROVER BOYS AT SCHOOL," "THE ROVER BOYS ON THE OCEAN," "THE PUTNAM HALL SERIES," ETC.
an educational institution
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ROVER BOYS AT SCHOOL," "THE ROVER BOYS ON THE OCEAN," "THE PUTNAM HALL SERIES," ETC.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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SERIESnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ROVER BOYS AT SCHOOL," "THE ROVER BOYS ON THE OCEAN," "THE PUTNAM HALL SERIES," ETC.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Made in the United States of America 12mo.
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 _The Rover Boys Under Canvas_ INTRODUCTION MY DEAR BOYS: This book is a complete story in itself, but forms the third volume in a line issued under the general title, "The Second Rover Boys Series for Young Americans."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE ROVER BOYS AT SCHOOL," "THE ROVER BOYS ON THE OCEAN," "THE PUTNAM HALL SERIES," ETC.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading _The Rover Boys Under Canvas_ INTRODUCTION MY DEAR BOYS: This book is a complete story in itself, but forms the third volume in a line issued under the general title, "The Second Rover Boys Series for Young Americans."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
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UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
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UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Made in the United States of America 12mo.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading _The Rover Boys Under Canvas_ INTRODUCTION MY DEAR BOYS: This book is a complete story in itself, but forms the third volume in a line issued under the general title, "The Second Rover Boys Series for Young Americans."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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