used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. X., whose impressions and mild adventures I have undertaken the task of editing, has asked me to narrow his personal introduction to such limits as is consistent with the courtesy due to my readers, if haply I find any.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "OUR CRUISE IN NEW GUINEA," "CUT BY THE MESS," "AN EXILE'S ROMANCE," ETC., ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AUTHOR OF "OUR CRUISE IN NEW GUINEA," "CUT BY THE MESS," "AN EXILE'S ROMANCE," ETC., ETC.
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
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courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
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CRUISEverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading AUTHOR OF "OUR CRUISE IN NEW GUINEA," "CUT BY THE MESS," "AN EXILE'S ROMANCE," ETC., ETC.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading AUTHOR OF "OUR CRUISE IN NEW GUINEA," "CUT BY THE MESS," "AN EXILE'S ROMANCE," ETC., ETC.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
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editingnounUS /ˈedətɪŋ/
putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form
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EXCURSIONnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
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EXILE'S
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the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading THE ROXBURGHE PRESS, LIMITED, FIFTEEN, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
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GUINEAnounUS /ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
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haplyadverb
by accident
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He prefers, as his pseudonym implies, to remain an unknown quantity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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on condition that; in the event that
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impliesverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading He prefers, as his pseudonym implies, to remain an unknown quantity.
IMPRESSIONSnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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INDIAnounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
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introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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LIMITEDadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading THE ROXBURGHE PRESS, LIMITED, FIFTEEN, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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MESSnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading AUTHOR OF "OUR CRUISE IN NEW GUINEA," "CUT BY THE MESS," "AN EXILE'S ROMANCE," ETC., ETC.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
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a form of address for a man
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mr. X., whose impressions and mild adventures I have undertaken the task of editing, has asked me to narrow his personal introduction to such limits as is consistent with the courtesy due to my readers, if haply I find any.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Mr. X., whose impressions and mild adventures I have undertaken the task of editing, has asked me to narrow his personal introduction to such limits as is consistent with the courtesy due to my readers, if haply I find any.
NETHERLANDSnounUS /ˈneðərləndz/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading AUTHOR OF "OUR CRUISE IN NEW GUINEA," "CUT BY THE MESS," "AN EXILE'S ROMANCE," ETC., ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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belonging to the speaker and others
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concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
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prefersverbUS /prəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading He prefers, as his pseudonym implies, to remain an unknown quantity.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading THE ROXBURGHE PRESS, LIMITED, FIFTEEN, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER.
pseudonymnounUS /ˈsuːdənɪm/
a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role
From this reading He prefers, as his pseudonym implies, to remain an unknown quantity.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading He prefers, as his pseudonym implies, to remain an unknown quantity.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
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stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He prefers, as his pseudonym implies, to remain an unknown quantity.
a relationship between two lovers
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ROXBURGHE
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From this reading THE ROXBURGHE PRESS, LIMITED, FIFTEEN, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
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a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE ROXBURGHE PRESS, LIMITED, FIFTEEN, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER.
of the kind already mentioned
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any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Mr. X., whose impressions and mild adventures I have undertaken the task of editing, has asked me to narrow his personal introduction to such limits as is consistent with the courtesy due to my readers, if haply I find any.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIVIAL IMPRESSIONS OF A SHORT EXCURSION TO NETHERLANDS INDIA.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TRIVIALadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
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undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
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not known
From this reading He prefers, as his pseudonym implies, to remain an unknown quantity.
VICTORIAnounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading THE ROXBURGHE PRESS, LIMITED, FIFTEEN, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER.
WESTMINSTERnounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading THE ROXBURGHE PRESS, LIMITED, FIFTEEN, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER.
belonging to which person
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in the company of; together with
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XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
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