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From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations by_ FRANK McKERNAN 12mo.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
AlamonounUS /ˈæləmoʊ/
a siege and massacre at a mission in San Antonio in 1836; Mexican forces under Santa Anna besieged and massacred American rebels who were fighting to make Texas independent of Mexico
From this reading It tells of him as Indian Fighter, Bear Hunter, Statesman, and Defender of the Alamo.
(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 An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
have
From this reading It tells of him as Indian Fighter, Bear Hunter, Statesman, and Defender of the Alamo.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
colonistnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪst/
a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
Davy's
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From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations by_ FRANK McKERNAN A story setting forth all Davy’s versatility and recounting his many exploits in the East and in the new South-West.
DefendernounUS /dɪˈfendər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading It tells of him as Indian Fighter, Bear Hunter, Statesman, and Defender of the Alamo.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations by_ FRANK McKERNAN A story setting forth all Davy’s versatility and recounting his many exploits in the East and in the new South-West.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
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a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
FighternounUS /ˈfaɪtər/
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading It tells of him as Indian Fighter, Bear Hunter, Statesman, and Defender of the Alamo.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations by_ FRANK McKERNAN A story setting forth all Davy’s versatility and recounting his many exploits in the East and in the new South-West.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations by_ FRANK McKERNAN A story setting forth all Davy’s versatility and recounting his many exploits in the East and in the new South-West.
full-pageadjective
occupying an entire page in a book or paper
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
annoy continually or chronically
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It tells of him as Indian Fighter, Bear Hunter, Statesman, and Defender of the Alamo.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations by_ FRANK McKERNAN A story setting forth all Davy’s versatility and recounting his many exploits in the East and in the new South-West.
someone who hunts game
From this reading It tells of him as Indian Fighter, Bear Hunter, Statesman, and Defender of the Alamo.
IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading It tells of him as Indian Fighter, Bear Hunter, Statesman, and Defender of the Alamo.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
LACHMAN
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a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
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 _With Four full-page Illustrations by_ FRANK McKERNAN A story setting forth all Davy’s versatility and recounting his many exploits in the East and in the new South-West.
McKERNAN
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From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations by_ FRANK McKERNAN A story setting forth all Davy’s versatility and recounting his many exploits in the East and in the new South-West.
monounUS /moʊ/
an indefinitely short time
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations by_ FRANK McKERNAN 12mo.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations by_ FRANK McKERNAN A story setting forth all Davy’s versatility and recounting his many exploits in the East and in the new South-West.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
primarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
recountingnounUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/
an act of narration
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations by_ FRANK McKERNAN A story setting forth all Davy’s versatility and recounting his many exploits in the East and in the new South-West.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations by_ FRANK McKERNAN A story setting forth all Davy’s versatility and recounting his many exploits in the East and in the new South-West.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
South-Westadverb
to, toward, or in the southwest
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations by_ FRANK McKERNAN A story setting forth all Davy’s versatility and recounting his many exploits in the East and in the new South-West.
StatesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading It tells of him as Indian Fighter, Bear Hunter, Statesman, and Defender of the Alamo.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
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 _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading It tells of him as Indian Fighter, Bear Hunter, Statesman, and Defender of the Alamo.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
versatilitynounUS /ˌvɜːrsəˈtɪləti/
having a wide variety of skills
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations by_ FRANK McKERNAN A story setting forth all Davy’s versatility and recounting his many exploits in the East and in the new South-West.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
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in the company of; together with
From this reading _With Four full-page Illustrations in Color by_ HARRY B. LACHMAN It is such a story of stirring adventure in the wilderness, based as it is on solid fact, that makes one thrill with pride in the bravery and manhood of the pioneers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.
