used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
abundantlyadverbUS /əˈbʌndəntli/
in an abundant manner
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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Equally well I love adventure and sport, the greatest sport in the world, in which the stake is the player’s life.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “Were you ever afraid?” a young and charming English girl recently asked me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
ASIAnounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading VIENNA, SOPHIA, CONSTANTINOPLE, NISH, BELGRADE, ASIA MINOR, Etc.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Were you ever afraid?” a young and charming English girl recently asked me.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
BELGRADEnounUS /ˈbelɡreɪd/
capital and largest city of Serbia and Montenegro; situated on the Danube
From this reading VIENNA, SOPHIA, CONSTANTINOPLE, NISH, BELGRADE, ASIA MINOR, Etc.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading “Were you ever afraid?” a young and charming English girl recently asked me.
rid of obstructions
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
CONSTANTINOPLEnounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading VIENNA, SOPHIA, CONSTANTINOPLE, NISH, BELGRADE, ASIA MINOR, Etc.
DEDICATEDadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
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an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading “Were you ever afraid?” a young and charming English girl recently asked me.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Equally well I love adventure and sport, the greatest sport in the world, in which the stake is the player’s life.
Etc
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From this reading VIENNA, SOPHIA, CONSTANTINOPLE, NISH, BELGRADE, ASIA MINOR, Etc.
at any time
From this reading “Were you ever afraid?” a young and charming English girl recently asked me.
a young female
From this reading “Were you ever afraid?” a young and charming English girl recently asked me.
feeling or showing gratitude
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highest in quality
From this reading Equally well I love adventure and sport, the greatest sport in the world, in which the stake is the player’s life.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
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having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Equally well I love adventure and sport, the greatest sport in the world, in which the stake is the player’s life.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
engage in
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Were you ever afraid?” a young and charming English girl recently asked me.
MINORadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading VIENNA, SOPHIA, CONSTANTINOPLE, NISH, BELGRADE, ASIA MINOR, Etc.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
NISH
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From this reading VIENNA, SOPHIA, CONSTANTINOPLE, NISH, BELGRADE, ASIA MINOR, Etc.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
player'snounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
possessive form of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Equally well I love adventure and sport, the greatest sport in the world, in which the stake is the player’s life.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading “Were you ever afraid?” a young and charming English girl recently asked me.
RECOLLECTIONnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
SOPHIA
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From this reading VIENNA, SOPHIA, CONSTANTINOPLE, NISH, BELGRADE, ASIA MINOR, Etc.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Equally well I love adventure and sport, the greatest sport in the world, in which the stake is the player’s life.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading Equally well I love adventure and sport, the greatest sport in the world, in which the stake is the player’s life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
VIENNAnounUS /viˈenə/
the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
From this reading VIENNA, SOPHIA, CONSTANTINOPLE, NISH, BELGRADE, ASIA MINOR, Etc.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Equally well I love adventure and sport, the greatest sport in the world, in which the stake is the player’s life.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Were you ever afraid?” a young and charming English girl recently asked me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Equally well I love adventure and sport, the greatest sport in the world, in which the stake is the player’s life.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION OF THE KEEN INTEREST HE HAS SHOWN IN THESE ADVENTURES, THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR I am not a spy, that I wish to make abundantly clear; I am a journalist, and I love my profession.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Equally well I love adventure and sport, the greatest sport in the world, in which the stake is the player’s life.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Were you ever afraid?” a young and charming English girl recently asked me.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Were you ever afraid?” a young and charming English girl recently asked me.
