used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
anew
From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The truth was, of course, that the gun-man had a supreme contempt for all Russians, whom he had classified mistakenly as "Lithanians" and "Pollaks."
in addition
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The truth was, of course, that the gun-man had a supreme contempt for all Russians, whom he had classified mistakenly as "Lithanians" and "Pollaks."
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
for the reason that
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
Bim
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From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading To the fervent promise made by Mr. Yakoff that no harm would come to him, Cherry Bim had replied briefly but unprintably.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
CherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
classifiedadjectiveUS /ˈklæsəfaɪd/
arranged into classes
From this reading The truth was, of course, that the gun-man had a supreme contempt for all Russians, whom he had classified mistakenly as "Lithanians" and "Pollaks."
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To the fervent promise made by Mr. Yakoff that no harm would come to him, Cherry Bim had replied briefly but unprintably.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The truth was, of course, that the gun-man had a supreme contempt for all Russians, whom he had classified mistakenly as "Lithanians" and "Pollaks."
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading To the fervent promise made by Mr. Yakoff that no harm would come to him, Cherry Bim had replied briefly but unprintably.
finger-tips
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From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The truth was, of course, that the gun-man had a supreme contempt for all Russians, whom he had classified mistakenly as "Lithanians" and "Pollaks."
set up or found
From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
gun-man
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From this reading The truth was, of course, that the gun-man had a supreme contempt for all Russians, whom he had classified mistakenly as "Lithanians" and "Pollaks."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading To the fervent promise made by Mr. Yakoff that no harm would come to him, Cherry Bim had replied briefly but unprintably.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To the fervent promise made by Mr. Yakoff that no harm would come to him, Cherry Bim had replied briefly but unprintably.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
inveigleverb
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
inveigling
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From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
Lithanians
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From this reading The truth was, of course, that the gun-man had a supreme contempt for all Russians, whom he had classified mistakenly as "Lithanians" and "Pollaks."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To the fervent promise made by Mr. Yakoff that no harm would come to him, Cherry Bim had replied briefly but unprintably.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
mistakenlyadverbUS /mɪˈsteɪkənli/
in a mistaken or erroneous manner
From this reading The truth was, of course, that the gun-man had a supreme contempt for all Russians, whom he had classified mistakenly as "Lithanians" and "Pollaks."
a form of address for a man
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
not any; not one
From this reading To the fervent promise made by Mr. Yakoff that no harm would come to him, Cherry Bim had replied briefly but unprintably.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
optimistnounUS /ˈɑːptəmɪst/
a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
PAYSnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
Pollaks
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From this reading The truth was, of course, that the gun-man had a supreme contempt for all Russians, whom he had classified mistakenly as "Lithanians" and "Pollaks."
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading To the fervent promise made by Mr. Yakoff that no harm would come to him, Cherry Bim had replied briefly but unprintably.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading To the fervent promise made by Mr. Yakoff that no harm would come to him, Cherry Bim had replied briefly but unprintably.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The truth was, of course, that the gun-man had a supreme contempt for all Russians, whom he had classified mistakenly as "Lithanians" and "Pollaks."
SERGANOFF
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From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading The truth was, of course, that the gun-man had a supreme contempt for all Russians, whom he had classified mistakenly as "Lithanians" and "Pollaks."
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He also held certain races in profound contempt, not because he knew the countries, but because he had met representatives of those nations in America, and judged by their characteristics.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth was, of course, that the gun-man had a supreme contempt for all Russians, whom he had classified mistakenly as "Lithanians" and "Pollaks."
unprintably
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From this reading To the fervent promise made by Mr. Yakoff that no harm would come to him, Cherry Bim had replied briefly but unprintably.
precisely as stated
From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The truth was, of course, that the gun-man had a supreme contempt for all Russians, whom he had classified mistakenly as "Lithanians" and "Pollaks."
belonging to which person
From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE Mr. Cherry Bim, a citizen of the world, and an adventurer at large, was an optimist to his finger-tips.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To the fervent promise made by Mr. Yakoff that no harm would come to him, Cherry Bim had replied briefly but unprintably.
Yakoff
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From this reading So that the man called Yakoff, whose task it was to inveigle Mr. Bim again to the premises of the Friends of Freedom Club, found to his astonishment that Mr. Bim required very little inveigling.
