plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
Aimard's
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From this reading The publication of the present volume of Gustave Aimard's works renders the series complete.
(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 It takes its place as the first of all: and it is succeeded by the "Border Rifles," "Freebooters," and "White Scalper."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It takes its place as the first of all: and it is succeeded by the "Border Rifles," "Freebooters," and "White Scalper."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It takes its place as the first of all: and it is succeeded by the "Border Rifles," "Freebooters," and "White Scalper."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
BordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading It takes its place as the first of all: and it is succeeded by the "Border Rifles," "Freebooters," and "White Scalper."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It takes its place as the first of all: and it is succeeded by the "Border Rifles," "Freebooters," and "White Scalper."
a person who is in charge
From this reading "SMUGGLER CHIEF," "STRONG HAND," "PRAIRIE FLOWER," ETC.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The publication of the present volume of Gustave Aimard's works renders the series complete.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
ETC
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From this reading "SMUGGLER CHIEF," "STRONG HAND," "PRAIRIE FLOWER," ETC.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It takes its place as the first of all: and it is succeeded by the "Border Rifles," "Freebooters," and "White Scalper."
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "SMUGGLER CHIEF," "STRONG HAND," "PRAIRIE FLOWER," ETC.
Freebooters
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From this reading It takes its place as the first of all: and it is succeeded by the "Border Rifles," "Freebooters," and "White Scalper."
Gustave
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From this reading The publication of the present volume of Gustave Aimard's works renders the series complete.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "SMUGGLER CHIEF," "STRONG HAND," "PRAIRIE FLOWER," ETC.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It takes its place as the first of all: and it is succeeded by the "Border Rifles," "Freebooters," and "White Scalper."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It takes its place as the first of all: and it is succeeded by the "Border Rifles," "Freebooters," and "White Scalper."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It takes its place as the first of all: and it is succeeded by the "Border Rifles," "Freebooters," and "White Scalper."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The publication of the present volume of Gustave Aimard's works renders the series complete.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It takes its place as the first of all: and it is succeeded by the "Border Rifles," "Freebooters," and "White Scalper."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
PRAIRIEnounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading "SMUGGLER CHIEF," "STRONG HAND," "PRAIRIE FLOWER," ETC.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The publication of the present volume of Gustave Aimard's works renders the series complete.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading The publication of the present volume of Gustave Aimard's works renders the series complete.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
rendersnounUS /ˈrendərz/
plural of “render” — a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
From this reading The publication of the present volume of Gustave Aimard's works renders the series complete.
RiflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading It takes its place as the first of all: and it is succeeded by the "Border Rifles," "Freebooters," and "White Scalper."
ScalpernounUS /ˈskælpər/
someone who buys something and resells it at a price far above the initial cost
From this reading It takes its place as the first of all: and it is succeeded by the "Border Rifles," "Freebooters," and "White Scalper."
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The publication of the present volume of Gustave Aimard's works renders the series complete.
SMUGGLERnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading "SMUGGLER CHIEF," "STRONG HAND," "PRAIRIE FLOWER," ETC.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "SMUGGLER CHIEF," "STRONG HAND," "PRAIRIE FLOWER," ETC.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading It takes its place as the first of all: and it is succeeded by the "Border Rifles," "Freebooters," and "White Scalper."
surpassesverbUS /sərˈpæsɪz/
third-person singular of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading It takes its place as the first of all: and it is succeeded by the "Border Rifles," "Freebooters," and "White Scalper."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The publication of the present volume of Gustave Aimard's works renders the series complete.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The publication of the present volume of Gustave Aimard's works renders the series complete.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
a Caucasian
From this reading It takes its place as the first of all: and it is succeeded by the "Border Rifles," "Freebooters," and "White Scalper."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The publication of the present volume of Gustave Aimard's works renders the series complete.
but in spite of that
From this reading In exciting scenes and perilous adventures, this work, if possible, surpasses all those which have as yet been offered to the English reader.
