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From this reading THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Mysteries of the Caverns THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Conquest of the Savages THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Adventures on Strange Islands THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Treasures of the Islands _Large 12mo, cloth.
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From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
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From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Mysteries of the Caverns THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Conquest of the Savages THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Adventures on Strange Islands THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Treasures of the Islands _Large 12mo, cloth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
a line of approach
From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
a youthful male person
From this reading The books contain two thousand items of interest that every boy ought to know.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
put or send forth
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
CavernsnounUS /ˈkævərnz/
plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space
From this reading THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Mysteries of the Caverns THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Conquest of the Savages THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Adventures on Strange Islands THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Treasures of the Islands _Large 12mo, cloth.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
chartedverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrtəd/
past form of “chart” — make a chart of
From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
civilizeverbUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪz/
teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Mysteries of the Caverns THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Conquest of the Savages THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Adventures on Strange Islands THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Treasures of the Islands _Large 12mo, cloth.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
ConquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Mysteries of the Caverns THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Conquest of the Savages THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Adventures on Strange Islands THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Treasures of the Islands _Large 12mo, cloth.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The books contain two thousand items of interest that every boy ought to know.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The books contain two thousand items of interest that every boy ought to know.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
fashioningnounUS /ˈfæʃənɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
FINLAY
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From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The books contain two thousand items of interest that every boy ought to know.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Mysteries of the Caverns THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Conquest of the Savages THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Adventures on Strange Islands THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Treasures of the Islands _Large 12mo, cloth.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading The books contain two thousand items of interest that every boy ought to know.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The books contain two thousand items of interest that every boy ought to know.
LargeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Mysteries of the Caverns THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Conquest of the Savages THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Adventures on Strange Islands THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Treasures of the Islands _Large 12mo, cloth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
monounUS /moʊ/
an indefinitely short time
From this reading THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Mysteries of the Caverns THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Conquest of the Savages THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Adventures on Strange Islands THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Treasures of the Islands _Large 12mo, cloth.
MysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Mysteries of the Caverns THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Conquest of the Savages THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Adventures on Strange Islands THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Treasures of the Islands _Large 12mo, cloth.
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Mysteries of the Caverns THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Conquest of the Savages THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Adventures on Strange Islands THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Treasures of the Islands _Large 12mo, cloth.
and nothing more
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The books contain two thousand items of interest that every boy ought to know.
for each
From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
postpaidadjective
used especially of mail; paid in advance
From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
unusual or striking
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
ROGER
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From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
SavagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Mysteries of the Caverns THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Conquest of the Savages THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Adventures on Strange Islands THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Treasures of the Islands _Large 12mo, cloth.
SeasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Mysteries of the Caverns THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Conquest of the Savages THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Adventures on Strange Islands THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Treasures of the Islands _Large 12mo, cloth.
subdueverbUS /səbˈduː/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The books contain two thousand items of interest that every boy ought to know.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The books contain two thousand items of interest that every boy ought to know.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
create by training and teaching
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
TreasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Mysteries of the Caverns THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Conquest of the Savages THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Adventures on Strange Islands THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Treasures of the Islands _Large 12mo, cloth.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
vol
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From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
which person or people
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Mysteries of the Caverns THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS The Conquest of the Savages THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Adventures on Strange Islands THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS Treasures of the Islands _Large 12mo, cloth.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading A new series of books, each complete in itself, relating the remarkable experiences of two boys and a man, who are cast upon an island in the South Seas with absolutely nothing but the clothing they wore.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading By the exercise of their ingenuity they succeed in fashioning clothing, tools and weapons and not only do they train nature's forces to work for them but they subdue and finally civilize neighboring savage tribes.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Many illustrations._ _60 cents per vol., postpaid._ PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY 147 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS ADVENTURES ON STRANGE ISLANDS ROGER T. FINLAY Illustrated The New York Book Company New York The charted island.
