used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VOLNEY PAYS A DEBT There are some to whom strange changes never come.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading There are others with whom Dame Fortune plays many an exciting game, and to these adventure becomes as the very breath of life.
allurementnoun
attractiveness
From this reading For them the fascination of the mountain peaks of giddy chance has no allurement, the swift turbulent waters of intrigue no charm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There are others with whom Dame Fortune plays many an exciting game, and to these adventure becomes as the very breath of life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are others with whom Dame Fortune plays many an exciting game, and to these adventure becomes as the very breath of life.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading VOLNEY PAYS A DEBT There are some to whom strange changes never come.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are others with whom Dame Fortune plays many an exciting game, and to these adventure becomes as the very breath of life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To such every hazard of new fortune is a diversion to be eagerly sought.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading There are others with whom Dame Fortune plays many an exciting game, and to these adventure becomes as the very breath of life.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading There are others with whom Dame Fortune plays many an exciting game, and to these adventure becomes as the very breath of life.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading They pursue the even tenor of their way in humdrum monotony, content to tread the broad safe path of routine.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading For them the fascination of the mountain peaks of giddy chance has no allurement, the swift turbulent waters of intrigue no charm.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading VOLNEY PAYS A DEBT There are some to whom strange changes never come.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading For them the fascination of the mountain peaks of giddy chance has no allurement, the swift turbulent waters of intrigue no charm.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading VOLNEY PAYS A DEBT There are some to whom strange changes never come.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading They pursue the even tenor of their way in humdrum monotony, content to tread the broad safe path of routine.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading There are others with whom Dame Fortune plays many an exciting game, and to these adventure becomes as the very breath of life.
DEBTnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading VOLNEY PAYS A DEBT There are some to whom strange changes never come.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading To such every hazard of new fortune is a diversion to be eagerly sought.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading To such every hazard of new fortune is a diversion to be eagerly sought.
divisible by two
From this reading They pursue the even tenor of their way in humdrum monotony, content to tread the broad safe path of routine.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To such every hazard of new fortune is a diversion to be eagerly sought.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading There are others with whom Dame Fortune plays many an exciting game, and to these adventure becomes as the very breath of life.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading For them the fascination of the mountain peaks of giddy chance has no allurement, the swift turbulent waters of intrigue no charm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For them the fascination of the mountain peaks of giddy chance has no allurement, the swift turbulent waters of intrigue no charm.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading There are others with whom Dame Fortune plays many an exciting game, and to these adventure becomes as the very breath of life.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading There are others with whom Dame Fortune plays many an exciting game, and to these adventure becomes as the very breath of life.
giddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading For them the fascination of the mountain peaks of giddy chance has no allurement, the swift turbulent waters of intrigue no charm.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For them the fascination of the mountain peaks of giddy chance has no allurement, the swift turbulent waters of intrigue no charm.
hazardnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading To such every hazard of new fortune is a diversion to be eagerly sought.
humdrumadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmdrʌm/
not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
From this reading They pursue the even tenor of their way in humdrum monotony, content to tread the broad safe path of routine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They pursue the even tenor of their way in humdrum monotony, content to tread the broad safe path of routine.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading For them the fascination of the mountain peaks of giddy chance has no allurement, the swift turbulent waters of intrigue no charm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To such every hazard of new fortune is a diversion to be eagerly sought.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There are others with whom Dame Fortune plays many an exciting game, and to these adventure becomes as the very breath of life.
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 There are others with whom Dame Fortune plays many an exciting game, and to these adventure becomes as the very breath of life.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading They pursue the even tenor of their way in humdrum monotony, content to tread the broad safe path of routine.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading For them the fascination of the mountain peaks of giddy chance has no allurement, the swift turbulent waters of intrigue no charm.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading VOLNEY PAYS A DEBT There are some to whom strange changes never come.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading To such every hazard of new fortune is a diversion to be eagerly sought.
not any; not one
From this reading For them the fascination of the mountain peaks of giddy chance has no allurement, the swift turbulent waters of intrigue no charm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They pursue the even tenor of their way in humdrum monotony, content to tread the broad safe path of routine.
others
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From this reading There are others with whom Dame Fortune plays many an exciting game, and to these adventure becomes as the very breath of life.
a course of conduct
From this reading They pursue the even tenor of their way in humdrum monotony, content to tread the broad safe path of routine.
PAYSnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading VOLNEY PAYS A DEBT There are some to whom strange changes never come.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading For them the fascination of the mountain peaks of giddy chance has no allurement, the swift turbulent waters of intrigue no charm.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading There are others with whom Dame Fortune plays many an exciting game, and to these adventure becomes as the very breath of life.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading They pursue the even tenor of their way in humdrum monotony, content to tread the broad safe path of routine.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading They pursue the even tenor of their way in humdrum monotony, content to tread the broad safe path of routine.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading They pursue the even tenor of their way in humdrum monotony, content to tread the broad safe path of routine.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading VOLNEY PAYS A DEBT There are some to whom strange changes never come.
that is looked for
From this reading To such every hazard of new fortune is a diversion to be eagerly sought.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading VOLNEY PAYS A DEBT There are some to whom strange changes never come.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To such every hazard of new fortune is a diversion to be eagerly sought.
moving very fast
From this reading For them the fascination of the mountain peaks of giddy chance has no allurement, the swift turbulent waters of intrigue no charm.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading They pursue the even tenor of their way in humdrum monotony, content to tread the broad safe path of routine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They pursue the even tenor of their way in humdrum monotony, content to tread the broad safe path of routine.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They pursue the even tenor of their way in humdrum monotony, content to tread the broad safe path of routine.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For them the fascination of the mountain peaks of giddy chance has no allurement, the swift turbulent waters of intrigue no charm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading VOLNEY PAYS A DEBT There are some to whom strange changes never come.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There are others with whom Dame Fortune plays many an exciting game, and to these adventure becomes as the very breath of life.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They pursue the even tenor of their way in humdrum monotony, content to tread the broad safe path of routine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VOLNEY PAYS A DEBT There are some to whom strange changes never come.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading They pursue the even tenor of their way in humdrum monotony, content to tread the broad safe path of routine.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading For them the fascination of the mountain peaks of giddy chance has no allurement, the swift turbulent waters of intrigue no charm.
precisely as stated
From this reading There are others with whom Dame Fortune plays many an exciting game, and to these adventure becomes as the very breath of life.
VOLNEY
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From this reading VOLNEY PAYS A DEBT There are some to whom strange changes never come.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading For them the fascination of the mountain peaks of giddy chance has no allurement, the swift turbulent waters of intrigue no charm.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They pursue the even tenor of their way in humdrum monotony, content to tread the broad safe path of routine.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading VOLNEY PAYS A DEBT There are some to whom strange changes never come.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are others with whom Dame Fortune plays many an exciting game, and to these adventure becomes as the very breath of life.
