used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We are losing sight of one at least, who has a very decided claim upon our attention.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The reader will not have forgotten under what circumstances we parted company with this unscrupulous son of an unscrupulous father.
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
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archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading Before we proceed to describe the orphan's presentation to that arch polygamist, the Turkish pasha, and the remarkable result of that interview, we must look around and see if we are not neglecting any of the characters whose eventful careers we have undertaken to chronicle.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Before we proceed to describe the orphan's presentation to that arch polygamist, the Turkish pasha, and the remarkable result of that interview, we must look around and see if we are not neglecting any of the characters whose eventful careers we have undertaken to chronicle.
ARTFULadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtfəl/
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
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ARTFULLER
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We are losing sight of one at least, who has a very decided claim upon our attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading We are losing sight of one at least, who has a very decided claim upon our attention.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before we proceed to describe the orphan's presentation to that arch polygamist, the Turkish pasha, and the remarkable result of that interview, we must look around and see if we are not neglecting any of the characters whose eventful careers we have undertaken to chronicle.
careersnounUS /kərˈɪrz/
plural of “career” — the particular occupation for which you are trained
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plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Before we proceed to describe the orphan's presentation to that arch polygamist, the Turkish pasha, and the remarkable result of that interview, we must look around and see if we are not neglecting any of the characters whose eventful careers we have undertaken to chronicle.
CHIVEY
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chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
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your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The reader will not have forgotten under what circumstances we parted company with this unscrupulous son of an unscrupulous father.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading We are losing sight of one at least, who has a very decided claim upon our attention.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The reader will not have forgotten under what circumstances we parted company with this unscrupulous son of an unscrupulous father.
separate with or as if with an instrument
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the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
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recognizable; marked
From this reading We are losing sight of one at least, who has a very decided claim upon our attention.
give a description of
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DIAMONDnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
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either extremity of something that has length
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eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
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FATALadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
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a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The reader will not have forgotten under what circumstances we parted company with this unscrupulous son of an unscrupulous father.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The reader will not have forgotten under what circumstances we parted company with this unscrupulous son of an unscrupulous father.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We are losing sight of one at least, who has a very decided claim upon our attention.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Before we proceed to describe the orphan's presentation to that arch polygamist, the Turkish pasha, and the remarkable result of that interview, we must look around and see if we are not neglecting any of the characters whose eventful careers we have undertaken to chronicle.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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HOW
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on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading We are losing sight of one at least, who has a very decided claim upon our attention.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Before we proceed to describe the orphan's presentation to that arch polygamist, the Turkish pasha, and the remarkable result of that interview, we must look around and see if we are not neglecting any of the characters whose eventful careers we have undertaken to chronicle.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading We are losing sight of one at least, who has a very decided claim upon our attention.
an artist of consummate skill
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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MURRAYnounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
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neglectingverbUS /nɪˈɡlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out
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not one, and not any
From this reading This person is none other than Herbert Murray.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Before we proceed to describe the orphan's presentation to that arch polygamist, the Turkish pasha, and the remarkable result of that interview, we must look around and see if we are not neglecting any of the characters whose eventful careers we have undertaken to chronicle.
NOTARYnounUS /ˈnoʊtəri/
someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We are losing sight of one at least, who has a very decided claim upon our attention.
orphan's
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This person is none other than Herbert Murray.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We are losing sight of one at least, who has a very decided claim upon our attention.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading The reader will not have forgotten under what circumstances we parted company with this unscrupulous son of an unscrupulous father.
pashanounUS /pəˈʃɑː/
a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
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a human being
From this reading This person is none other than Herbert Murray.
PITnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
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polygamistnoun
someone who is married to two or more people at the same time
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made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
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presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
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continue talking
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a person who enjoys reading
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unusual or striking
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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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an instance of visual perception
From this reading We are losing sight of one at least, who has a very decided claim upon our attention.
a male human offspring
From this reading The reader will not have forgotten under what circumstances we parted company with this unscrupulous son of an unscrupulous father.
the season of growth
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This person is none other than Herbert Murray.
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
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This person is none other than Herbert Murray.
TIGERnounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
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underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The reader will not have forgotten under what circumstances we parted company with this unscrupulous son of an unscrupulous father.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Before we proceed to describe the orphan's presentation to that arch polygamist, the Turkish pasha, and the remarkable result of that interview, we must look around and see if we are not neglecting any of the characters whose eventful careers we have undertaken to chronicle.
unscrupulousadjectiveUS /ənˈskruːpjələs/
without scruples or principles
From this reading The reader will not have forgotten under what circumstances we parted company with this unscrupulous son of an unscrupulous father.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We are losing sight of one at least, who has a very decided claim upon our attention.
precisely as stated
From this reading We are losing sight of one at least, who has a very decided claim upon our attention.
the speaker together with one or more other people
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used to ask for information about something
From this reading The reader will not have forgotten under what circumstances we parted company with this unscrupulous son of an unscrupulous father.
which person or people
From this reading We are losing sight of one at least, who has a very decided claim upon our attention.
belonging to which person
From this reading Before we proceed to describe the orphan's presentation to that arch polygamist, the Turkish pasha, and the remarkable result of that interview, we must look around and see if we are not neglecting any of the characters whose eventful careers we have undertaken to chronicle.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The reader will not have forgotten under what circumstances we parted company with this unscrupulous son of an unscrupulous father.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The reader will not have forgotten under what circumstances we parted company with this unscrupulous son of an unscrupulous father.
