used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The adventure of Sabbath “gaming” served as a curtain raiser to the great tragedy of my life.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The adventure of Sabbath “gaming” served as a curtain raiser to the great tragedy of my life.
anew
From this reading Again, reader, let me beg you to believe that I am not writing this book to defend myself.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Again, reader, let me beg you to believe that I am not writing this book to defend myself.
AmidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Amid the terrific events that are going on in the world at this hour, I would not take ten minutes of my time for such a purpose.
any person at all
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The adventure of Sabbath “gaming” served as a curtain raiser to the great tragedy of my life.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Again, reader, let me beg you to believe that I am not writing this book to defend myself.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Again, reader, let me beg you to believe that I am not writing this book to defend myself.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Again, reader, let me beg you to believe that I am not writing this book to defend myself.
brinknounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading I pause on the brink of this tragedy, hesitating to take the plunge, even in memory; hesitating for the reader’s sake as much as for my own.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The adventure of Sabbath “gaming” served as a curtain raiser to the great tragedy of my life.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Again, reader, let me beg you to believe that I am not writing this book to defend myself.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
divisible by two
From this reading I pause on the brink of this tragedy, hesitating to take the plunge, even in memory; hesitating for the reader’s sake as much as for my own.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Amid the terrific events that are going on in the world at this hour, I would not take ten minutes of my time for such a purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I pause on the brink of this tragedy, hesitating to take the plunge, even in memory; hesitating for the reader’s sake as much as for my own.
gamingnounUS /ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading The adventure of Sabbath “gaming” served as a curtain raiser to the great tragedy of my life.
the act of departing
From this reading Amid the terrific events that are going on in the world at this hour, I would not take ten minutes of my time for such a purpose.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The adventure of Sabbath “gaming” served as a curtain raiser to the great tragedy of my life.
grievancesnounUS /ˈɡriːvənsəz/
plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading I pause on the brink of this tragedy, hesitating to take the plunge, even in memory; hesitating for the reader’s sake as much as for my own.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Amid the terrific events that are going on in the world at this hour, I would not take ten minutes of my time for such a purpose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I pause on the brink of this tragedy, hesitating to take the plunge, even in memory; hesitating for the reader’s sake as much as for my own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I pause on the brink of this tragedy, hesitating to take the plunge, even in memory; hesitating for the reader’s sake as much as for my own.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Again, reader, let me beg you to believe that I am not writing this book to defend myself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The adventure of Sabbath “gaming” served as a curtain raiser to the great tragedy of my life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Again, reader, let me beg you to believe that I am not writing this book to defend myself.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading I pause on the brink of this tragedy, hesitating to take the plunge, even in memory; hesitating for the reader’s sake as much as for my own.
the force of workers available
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Amid the terrific events that are going on in the world at this hour, I would not take ten minutes of my time for such a purpose.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I pause on the brink of this tragedy, hesitating to take the plunge, even in memory; hesitating for the reader’s sake as much as for my own.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The adventure of Sabbath “gaming” served as a curtain raiser to the great tragedy of my life.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Again, reader, let me beg you to believe that I am not writing this book to defend myself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The adventure of Sabbath “gaming” served as a curtain raiser to the great tragedy of my life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I pause on the brink of this tragedy, hesitating to take the plunge, even in memory; hesitating for the reader’s sake as much as for my own.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I pause on the brink of this tragedy, hesitating to take the plunge, even in memory; hesitating for the reader’s sake as much as for my own.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading I pause on the brink of this tragedy, hesitating to take the plunge, even in memory; hesitating for the reader’s sake as much as for my own.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading I pause on the brink of this tragedy, hesitating to take the plunge, even in memory; hesitating for the reader’s sake as much as for my own.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Amid the terrific events that are going on in the world at this hour, I would not take ten minutes of my time for such a purpose.
raisernounUS /ˈreɪzər/
a bridge partner who increases the partner's bid
From this reading The adventure of Sabbath “gaming” served as a curtain raiser to the great tragedy of my life.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Again, reader, let me beg you to believe that I am not writing this book to defend myself.
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I pause on the brink of this tragedy, hesitating to take the plunge, even in memory; hesitating for the reader’s sake as much as for my own.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading The adventure of Sabbath “gaming” served as a curtain raiser to the great tragedy of my life.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading I pause on the brink of this tragedy, hesitating to take the plunge, even in memory; hesitating for the reader’s sake as much as for my own.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The adventure of Sabbath “gaming” served as a curtain raiser to the great tragedy of my life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Amid the terrific events that are going on in the world at this hour, I would not take ten minutes of my time for such a purpose.
a state of acute pain
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
carry out
From this reading I pause on the brink of this tragedy, hesitating to take the plunge, even in memory; hesitating for the reader’s sake as much as for my own.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Amid the terrific events that are going on in the world at this hour, I would not take ten minutes of my time for such a purpose.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading Amid the terrific events that are going on in the world at this hour, I would not take ten minutes of my time for such a purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Again, reader, let me beg you to believe that I am not writing this book to defend myself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The adventure of Sabbath “gaming” served as a curtain raiser to the great tragedy of my life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I pause on the brink of this tragedy, hesitating to take the plunge, even in memory; hesitating for the reader’s sake as much as for my own.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The adventure of Sabbath “gaming” served as a curtain raiser to the great tragedy of my life.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The adventure of Sabbath “gaming” served as a curtain raiser to the great tragedy of my life.
at the time that
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I ask myself, “Will anybody endure to read a detailed statement of the grievances of one man, at a time when so many millions of men are suffering?”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Amid the terrific events that are going on in the world at this hour, I would not take ten minutes of my time for such a purpose.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Amid the terrific events that are going on in the world at this hour, I would not take ten minutes of my time for such a purpose.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Again, reader, let me beg you to believe that I am not writing this book to defend myself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Again, reader, let me beg you to believe that I am not writing this book to defend myself.
