14
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From this reading With Portrait and 14 Illustrations.
16
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading =ARMINIUS VAMBÉRY=: His Life and Adventures.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading =ARMINIUS VAMBÉRY=: His Life and Adventures.
ARMINIUSnoun
Dutch Protestant theologian who founded Arminianism which opposed the absolute predestinarianism of John Calvin (1559-1609)
From this reading =ARMINIUS VAMBÉRY=: His Life and Adventures.
autobiographicadjective
of or relating to or characteristic of an autobiographer
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Written by Himself.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
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ContemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
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fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Written by Himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading =ARMINIUS VAMBÉRY=: His Life and Adventures.
IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading With Portrait and 14 Illustrations.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading =ARMINIUS VAMBÉRY=: His Life and Adventures.
monounUS /moʊ/
an indefinitely short time
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used to form the superlative
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading With Portrait and 14 Illustrations.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Square Imperial 16mo, cloth extra, 6s.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
make square
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having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
not known
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
VAMBÉRY
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From this reading =ARMINIUS VAMBÉRY=: His Life and Adventures.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Portrait and 14 Illustrations.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "A most fascinating work, full of interesting and curious experiences."--_Contemporary Review._ "It is partly an autobiographic sketch of character, partly an account of a singularly daring and successful adventure in the exploration of a practically unknown country.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Written by Himself.
