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 I WAS more than pleased to make the acquaintance of Giovonni as I wandered about Apia.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Whether he strayed from the truth in swearing that he had charmed select audiences by his vocal accomplishments, I cannot say.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading I WAS more than pleased to make the acquaintance of Giovonni as I wandered about Apia.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
matters of personal concern
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a native or inhabitant of the United States
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
ApianounUS /ˈɑːpɪɑː/
the capital of Western Samoa
From this reading I WAS more than pleased to make the acquaintance of Giovonni as I wandered about Apia.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading This newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I WAS more than pleased to make the acquaintance of Giovonni as I wandered about Apia.
audiencesnounUS /ˈɑːdiənsəz/
plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Whether he strayed from the truth in swearing that he had charmed select audiences by his vocal accomplishments, I cannot say.
Barab
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Barbarossanoun
Holy Roman Emperor from 1152 to 1190; conceded supremacy to the pope; drowned leading the Third Crusade (1123-1190)
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
Brown-Slave
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whether he strayed from the truth in swearing that he had charmed select audiences by his vocal accomplishments, I cannot say.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
cannot
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Casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
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cashlessness
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events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading This newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading Whether he strayed from the truth in swearing that he had charmed select audiences by his vocal accomplishments, I cannot say.
a young person of either sex
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showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading This newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading This newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
DemocracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
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derelictadjectiveUS /ˈderəlɪkt/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
DesiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
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command with authority
From this reading This newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
ExitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading This newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whether he strayed from the truth in swearing that he had charmed select audiences by his vocal accomplishments, I cannot say.
Giovanni's
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Giovonni
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From this reading I WAS more than pleased to make the acquaintance of Giovonni as I wandered about Apia.
death of a person
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
guitarnounUS /ɡɪˈtɑːr/
a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
From this reading This newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
hard-up
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I WAS more than pleased to make the acquaintance of Giovonni as I wandered about Apia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading This newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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any art that invokes supernatural powers
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engage in
From this reading I WAS more than pleased to make the acquaintance of Giovonni as I wandered about Apia.
MethodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
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Mohammedanistic
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I WAS more than pleased to make the acquaintance of Giovonni as I wandered about Apia.
Motavia's
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mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading This newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
newfoundadjectiveUS /ˈnuːˈfaʊnd/
newly discovered
From this reading This newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
operaticadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈætɪk/
of or relating to or characteristic of opera
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading I WAS more than pleased to make the acquaintance of Giovonni as I wandered about Apia.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading This newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
Rajahnoun
a prince or king in India
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Rose-coloured
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sailorman
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the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
express in words
From this reading Whether he strayed from the truth in swearing that he had charmed select audiences by his vocal accomplishments, I cannot say.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading Whether he strayed from the truth in swearing that he had charmed select audiences by his vocal accomplishments, I cannot say.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
SpectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
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Splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
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the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Whether he strayed from the truth in swearing that he had charmed select audiences by his vocal accomplishments, I cannot say.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Whether he strayed from the truth in swearing that he had charmed select audiences by his vocal accomplishments, I cannot say.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading This newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I WAS more than pleased to make the acquaintance of Giovonni as I wandered about Apia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether he strayed from the truth in swearing that he had charmed select audiences by his vocal accomplishments, I cannot say.
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 newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I WAS more than pleased to make the acquaintance of Giovonni as I wandered about Apia.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
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trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
troubadournounUS /ˈtruːbədɔːr/
a singer of folk songs
From this reading This newfound comrade was a clever artist on the guitar, and our kindred tastes and mutual cashlessness was the direct cause of our forming a trio for troubadour purposes.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Whether he strayed from the truth in swearing that he had charmed select audiences by his vocal accomplishments, I cannot say.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
vocaladjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
From this reading Whether he strayed from the truth in swearing that he had charmed select audiences by his vocal accomplishments, I cannot say.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading I WAS more than pleased to make the acquaintance of Giovonni as I wandered about Apia.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I WAS more than pleased to make the acquaintance of Giovonni as I wandered about Apia.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether he strayed from the truth in swearing that he had charmed select audiences by his vocal accomplishments, I cannot say.
which person or people
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading To our great satisfaction, we came across another who was in a hard-up state: he was a derelict Yankee sailorman, and he told us he had been an operatic singer in his youth.
