12
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From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
175
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From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
1912
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From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
219
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From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
3
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From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
482
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From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Suddenly above the beating of the drums came a long-drawn whirr.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading "An aeroplane," gasped Devereux.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Right," said his companion, "and we may be blown sky-high.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Suddenly above the beating of the drums came a long-drawn whirr.
exhale hard
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading "Right," said his companion, "and we may be blown sky-high.
boatmannounUS /ˈboʊtmən/
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Right," said his companion, "and we may be blown sky-high.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
Derry
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From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
Devereux
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From this reading "An aeroplane," gasped Devereux.
Devereux's
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From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
drumsnounUS /drʌmz/
plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading Suddenly above the beating of the drums came a long-drawn whirr.
Dymock
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From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "An aeroplane," gasped Devereux.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
How
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From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
HulknounUS /hʌlk/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
LimitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
long-drawn
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From this reading Suddenly above the beating of the drums came a long-drawn whirr.
MAGAZINEnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Right," said his companion, "and we may be blown sky-high.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
Newnes
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From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suddenly above the beating of the drums came a long-drawn whirr.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
PowdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Right," said his companion, "and we may be blown sky-high.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Right," said his companion, "and we may be blown sky-high.
ScoopnounUS /skuːp/
the quantity a scoop will hold
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
sky-highadverb
(with verb “to blow”) destroyed completely; blown apart or to pieces
From this reading "Right," said his companion, "and we may be blown sky-high.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
Southampton
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From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
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 Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
StrandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly above the beating of the drums came a long-drawn whirr.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Right," said his companion, "and we may be blown sky-high.
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From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
whirrverb
make a soft swishing sound
From this reading Suddenly above the beating of the drums came a long-drawn whirr.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How Dymock Came to Derry (original page: 219) Jack Devereux's Scoop (original page: 482) The Powder Hulk (original page 175) As Dymock rose to the surface the Frenchman snapped his pistol, and the boatman aimed a vicious blow at his head with an oar.
XXVIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one
From this reading Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII by Percy F. Westerman Three short stories from "THE CAPTAIN" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk Mr. Percy F. Westerman has contributed these stories to "THE CAPTAIN, A MAGAZINE FOR BOYS & 'OLD BOYS.'", volume XXVII, published in 1912, by George Newnes, Limited, 3 to 12, Southampton Street, Strand, London.
