Chapter XXXVIII

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

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put in effect

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

highly skilled

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

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

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

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From this reading Bob Bertram was the driver, and outside waiting for Ned Warbeck stood Lieutenant Garnet.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

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move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Bob Bertram was the driver, and outside waiting for Ned Warbeck stood Lieutenant Garnet.

fearless and daring

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading “Bravo, Ned!” said Garnet.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Outside the palace gardens stood a carriage and four noble horses, ready to convey the fair Ellen to her father’s home.

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

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(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Outside the palace gardens stood a carriage and four noble horses, ready to convey the fair Ellen to her father’s home.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

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a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

the act of discovering something

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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading Bob Bertram was the driver, and outside waiting for Ned Warbeck stood Lieutenant Garnet.

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From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Outside the palace gardens stood a carriage and four noble horses, ready to convey the fair Ellen to her father’s home.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Outside the palace gardens stood a carriage and four noble horses, ready to convey the fair Ellen to her father’s home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Outside the palace gardens stood a carriage and four noble horses, ready to convey the fair Ellen to her father’s home.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Outside the palace gardens stood a carriage and four noble horses, ready to convey the fair Ellen to her father’s home.

any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive

From this reading Bob Bertram was the driver, and outside waiting for Ned Warbeck stood Lieutenant Garnet.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

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From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

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

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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Outside the palace gardens stood a carriage and four noble horses, ready to convey the fair Ellen to her father’s home.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

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where you live at a particular time

From this reading Outside the palace gardens stood a carriage and four noble horses, ready to convey the fair Ellen to her father’s home.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Outside the palace gardens stood a carriage and four noble horses, ready to convey the fair Ellen to her father’s home.

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

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a single distinct event

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conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Bob Bertram was the driver, and outside waiting for Ned Warbeck stood Lieutenant Garnet.

a formally arranged gathering

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

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Outside the palace gardens stood a carriage and four noble horses, ready to convey the fair Ellen to her father’s home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Outside the palace gardens stood a carriage and four noble horses, ready to convey the fair Ellen to her father’s home.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Outside the palace gardens stood a carriage and four noble horses, ready to convey the fair Ellen to her father’s home.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Outside the palace gardens stood a carriage and four noble horses, ready to convey the fair Ellen to her father’s home.

free from harm or evil

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Bravo, Ned!” said Garnet.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

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Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Outside the palace gardens stood a carriage and four noble horses, ready to convey the fair Ellen to her father’s home.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

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bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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a special situation

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

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

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

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the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Bob Bertram was the driver, and outside waiting for Ned Warbeck stood Lieutenant Garnet.

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

From this reading Bob Bertram was the driver, and outside waiting for Ned Warbeck stood Lieutenant Garnet.

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

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration

From this reading It was a bold thing for Wildfire Ned to do, but he had sworn to accomplish the rescue of Ellen Harmer, and the gallant deed was accomplished.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

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