Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

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equally

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Getting into an enemy country in war time is always difficult; but getting out of it is frequently precarious.

the form of “be” used with “I”

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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading To be known within the German war zone as one connected with an English newspaper would naturally be fatal.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

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take a court case to a higher court for review

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at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading To be known within the German war zone as one connected with an English newspaper would naturally be fatal.

intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

in or near a particular place or position

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a ceremonial dinner party for many people

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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To be known within the German war zone as one connected with an English newspaper would naturally be fatal.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

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(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Getting into an enemy country in war time is always difficult; but getting out of it is frequently precarious.

being joined in close association

From this reading To be known within the German war zone as one connected with an English newspaper would naturally be fatal.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

unvarying in nature

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

the largest city and former capital of Turkey

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plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Getting into an enemy country in war time is always difficult; but getting out of it is frequently precarious.

used as expletives

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

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not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Getting into an enemy country in war time is always difficult; but getting out of it is frequently precarious.

an opposing military force

From this reading Getting into an enemy country in war time is always difficult; but getting out of it is frequently precarious.

the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry

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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 To be known within the German war zone as one connected with an English newspaper would naturally be fatal.

bringing death

From this reading To be known within the German war zone as one connected with an English newspaper would naturally be fatal.

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many times at short intervals

From this reading Getting into an enemy country in war time is always difficult; but getting out of it is frequently precarious.

a person of German nationality

From this reading To be known within the German war zone as one connected with an English newspaper would naturally be fatal.

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From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

the act of acquiring something

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depressingly dark

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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “OUR KAISER IS HERE!”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

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inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Getting into an enemy country in war time is always difficult; but getting out of it is frequently precarious.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “OUR KAISER IS HERE!”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Getting into an enemy country in war time is always difficult; but getting out of it is frequently precarious.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

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the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918

From this reading “OUR KAISER IS HERE!”

apprehended with certainty

From this reading To be known within the German war zone as one connected with an English newspaper would naturally be fatal.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

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extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

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of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

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plural of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

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as might be expected

From this reading To be known within the German war zone as one connected with an English newspaper would naturally be fatal.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading To be known within the German war zone as one connected with an English newspaper would naturally be fatal.

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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 To be known within the German war zone as one connected with an English newspaper would naturally be fatal.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “OUR KAISER IS HERE!”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

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above and across; more than

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Getting Out of Constantinople--I Become Suspicious--I Appeal to Halil Bey--A Gloomy Apartment--I Visit the Prefecture of Police--I Join a Military Train--Marvellous Engineering--A Subtle Device--The Kaiser at Nish--I See the Two Monarchs--A Remarkable Stroke of Luck--I am Invited to the Banquet--Fokker Aeroplanes.

affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading Getting into an enemy country in war time is always difficult; but getting out of it is frequently precarious.

the district administered by a prefect (as in France or Japan or the Roman Empire)

From this reading Getting Out of Constantinople--I Become Suspicious--I Appeal to Halil Bey--A Gloomy Apartment--I Visit the Prefecture of Police--I Join a Military Train--Marvellous Engineering--A Subtle Device--The Kaiser at Nish--I See the Two Monarchs--A Remarkable Stroke of Luck--I am Invited to the Banquet--Fokker Aeroplanes.

unusual or striking

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available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

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work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

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difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

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openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

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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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an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Getting into an enemy country in war time is always difficult; but getting out of it is frequently precarious.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Getting Out of Constantinople--I Become Suspicious--I Appeal to Halil Bey--A Gloomy Apartment--I Visit the Prefecture of Police--I Join a Military Train--Marvellous Engineering--A Subtle Device--The Kaiser at Nish--I See the Two Monarchs--A Remarkable Stroke of Luck--I am Invited to the Banquet--Fokker Aeroplanes.

create by training and teaching

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

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go to see a place, as for entertainment

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the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading To be known within the German war zone as one connected with an English newspaper would naturally be fatal.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading To be known within the German war zone as one connected with an English newspaper would naturally be fatal.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading To be known within the German war zone as one connected with an English newspaper would naturally be fatal.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Secret service work in German-governed countries demands astuteness, resource, and constant watchfulness over words and actions alike, and a good deal of “Damn the consequences.”

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading To be known within the German war zone as one connected with an English newspaper would naturally be fatal.

a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features

From this reading To be known within the German war zone as one connected with an English newspaper would naturally be fatal.