300
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From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
an occurrence of something
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
ColonelsnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
plural of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
complicitynounUS /kəmˈplɪsəti/
guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Once within reasonable distance of safety we could trust to our legs.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The main plan was, of course, to escape from Turkey.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
EGYPTnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The main plan was, of course, to escape from Turkey.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
filmsnounUS /fɪlmz/
plural of “film” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
start firing a weapon
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The main plan was, of course, to escape from Turkey.
yet to be or coming
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
ten 10s
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
ironsnounUS /ˈaɪərnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
Kiazim's
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From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
staying power
From this reading Once within reasonable distance of safety we could trust to our legs.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
most important element
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
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 IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
on one occasion
From this reading Once within reasonable distance of safety we could trust to our legs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
PIMPLEnounUS /ˈpɪmpəl/
a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Once within reasonable distance of safety we could trust to our legs.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Once within reasonable distance of safety we could trust to our legs.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
southeastnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
subsidiarynounUS /səbˈsɪdieri/
an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
carry out
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As an essential preliminary to our main plan we had the photograph to take, and in case any of the hundred and one possible accidents happened to the films, we must provide subsidiary evidence of Kiazim’s complicity.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Once within reasonable distance of safety we could trust to our legs.
TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading The main plan was, of course, to escape from Turkey.
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The main plan was, of course, to escape from Turkey.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIMPLE LEARNS HIS FUTURE LIES IN EGYPT We started our sojourn in the Colonels’ House with a great many irons in the fire.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Once within reasonable distance of safety we could trust to our legs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Our first aim was to persuade the Turks to convey us east, southeast, or south (the exact direction and distance would depend upon their convenience, but we hoped for about 300 miles) in the search for the treasure.
