used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It has been so long the custom of adventurers to speak now and then about themselves, that I assume the privilege without farther apology.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Now that we have finished our ramble together, and formed something of a speaking acquaintance, I hope, my dear reader, that you will not take it amiss if I hold you a moment by the button, and say a word in confidence.
adheredverbUS /ædˈhɪrd/
past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading It has been so long the custom of adventurers to speak now and then about themselves, that I assume the privilege without farther apology.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
a cherished desire
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading It has been so long the custom of adventurers to speak now and then about themselves, that I assume the privilege without farther apology.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading It has been so long the custom of adventurers to speak now and then about themselves, that I assume the privilege without farther apology.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been so long the custom of adventurers to speak now and then about themselves, that I assume the privilege without farther apology.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now that we have finished our ramble together, and formed something of a speaking acquaintance, I hope, my dear reader, that you will not take it amiss if I hold you a moment by the button, and say a word in confidence.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
CHATverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
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freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
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CONFIDENTIALadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading CONFIDENTIAL CHAT WITH THE READER.
Crusoe
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accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It has been so long the custom of adventurers to speak now and then about themselves, that I assume the privilege without farther apology.
dearly loved
From this reading Now that we have finished our ramble together, and formed something of a speaking acquaintance, I hope, my dear reader, that you will not take it amiss if I hold you a moment by the button, and say a word in confidence.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
disciplenounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəl/
someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
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(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading It has been so long the custom of adventurers to speak now and then about themselves, that I assume the privilege without farther apology.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
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plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
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having or given a form or shape
From this reading Now that we have finished our ramble together, and formed something of a speaking acquaintance, I hope, my dear reader, that you will not take it amiss if I hold you a moment by the button, and say a word in confidence.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
highest in quality
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been so long the custom of adventurers to speak now and then about themselves, that I assume the privilege without farther apology.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now that we have finished our ramble together, and formed something of a speaking acquaintance, I hope, my dear reader, that you will not take it amiss if I hold you a moment by the button, and say a word in confidence.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Now that we have finished our ramble together, and formed something of a speaking acquaintance, I hope, my dear reader, that you will not take it amiss if I hold you a moment by the button, and say a word in confidence.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Now that we have finished our ramble together, and formed something of a speaking acquaintance, I hope, my dear reader, that you will not take it amiss if I hold you a moment by the button, and say a word in confidence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now that we have finished our ramble together, and formed something of a speaking acquaintance, I hope, my dear reader, that you will not take it amiss if I hold you a moment by the button, and say a word in confidence.
on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now that we have finished our ramble together, and formed something of a speaking acquaintance, I hope, my dear reader, that you will not take it amiss if I hold you a moment by the button, and say a word in confidence.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now that we have finished our ramble together, and formed something of a speaking acquaintance, I hope, my dear reader, that you will not take it amiss if I hold you a moment by the button, and say a word in confidence.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It has been so long the custom of adventurers to speak now and then about themselves, that I assume the privilege without farther apology.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
a particular point in time
From this reading Now that we have finished our ramble together, and formed something of a speaking acquaintance, I hope, my dear reader, that you will not take it amiss if I hold you a moment by the button, and say a word in confidence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now that we have finished our ramble together, and formed something of a speaking acquaintance, I hope, my dear reader, that you will not take it amiss if I hold you a moment by the button, and say a word in confidence.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now that we have finished our ramble together, and formed something of a speaking acquaintance, I hope, my dear reader, that you will not take it amiss if I hold you a moment by the button, and say a word in confidence.
being perceived or observed
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that we have finished our ramble together, and formed something of a speaking acquaintance, I hope, my dear reader, that you will not take it amiss if I hold you a moment by the button, and say a word in confidence.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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belonging to the speaker and others
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affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It has been so long the custom of adventurers to speak now and then about themselves, that I assume the privilege without farther apology.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading Now that we have finished our ramble together, and formed something of a speaking acquaintance, I hope, my dear reader, that you will not take it amiss if I hold you a moment by the button, and say a word in confidence.
a person who enjoys reading
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past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
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a relationship between two lovers
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
express in words
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having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It has been so long the custom of adventurers to speak now and then about themselves, that I assume the privilege without farther apology.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Now that we have finished our ramble together, and formed something of a speaking acquaintance, I hope, my dear reader, that you will not take it amiss if I hold you a moment by the button, and say a word in confidence.
express in speech
From this reading It has been so long the custom of adventurers to speak now and then about themselves, that I assume the privilege without farther apology.
the utterance of intelligible speech
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having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If I have been so fortunate as to inspire you with a friendly interest in my behalf during our pleasant wanderings in the footsteps of Robinson Crusoe, I am sure you will be glad to learn that it has always been my greatest ambition to prove myself a worthy disciple of that distinguished adventurer.
carry out
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temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONFIDENTIAL CHAT WITH THE READER.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It has been so long the custom of adventurers to speak now and then about themselves, that I assume the privilege without farther apology.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It has been so long the custom of adventurers to speak now and then about themselves, that I assume the privilege without farther apology.
a special situation
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has been so long the custom of adventurers to speak now and then about themselves, that I assume the privilege without farther apology.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Now that we have finished our ramble together, and formed something of a speaking acquaintance, I hope, my dear reader, that you will not take it amiss if I hold you a moment by the button, and say a word in confidence.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
precisely as stated
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this view I have, as you may have noticed, adhered to simple facts, and carefully avoided every thing that might be regarded in the light of fiction, though the temptation to indulge in occasional touches of romance was very difficult to resist.
the speaker together with one or more other people
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It has been so long the custom of adventurers to speak now and then about themselves, that I assume the privilege without farther apology.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
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Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
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the person or people being spoken to
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