used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Frequently she glanced about to see if she was being followed.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
Aknoun
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
ArmeniannounUS /ɑːrˈmiːniən/
a native or inhabitant of Armenia
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
Armenouhi
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From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Observing nothing to arouse her suspicion, she thought she had at last made her escape from Hassan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Observing nothing to arouse her suspicion, she thought she had at last made her escape from Hassan.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Frequently she glanced about to see if she was being followed.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
clewnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Observing nothing to arouse her suspicion, she thought she had at last made her escape from Hassan.
Eski
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From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Frequently she glanced about to see if she was being followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
set up or found
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Frequently she glanced about to see if she was being followed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Frequently she glanced about to see if she was being followed.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Observing nothing to arouse her suspicion, she thought she had at last made her escape from Hassan.
Hassan
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From this reading Observing nothing to arouse her suspicion, she thought she had at last made her escape from Hassan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
Hissar
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From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Frequently she glanced about to see if she was being followed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
immediately past
From this reading Observing nothing to arouse her suspicion, she thought she had at last made her escape from Hassan.
go away from a place
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Observing nothing to arouse her suspicion, she thought she had at last made her escape from Hassan.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
a particular point in time
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
not any; not one
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Observing nothing to arouse her suspicion, she thought she had at last made her escape from Hassan.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
ObservingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Observing nothing to arouse her suspicion, she thought she had at last made her escape from Hassan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
and nothing more
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
Papasian
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From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
pasha's
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From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
go across or through
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
passportnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrt/
any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
priest'snounUS /priːsts/
possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
procuringverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
raisesnounUS /ˈreɪzəz/
plural of “raise” — the amount a salary is increased
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Frequently she glanced about to see if she was being followed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frequently she glanced about to see if she was being followed.
Shehir
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From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Observing nothing to arouse her suspicion, she thought she had at last made her escape from Hassan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Observing nothing to arouse her suspicion, she thought she had at last made her escape from Hassan.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
a just detectable amount
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
Vartouhi's
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From this reading Early the second morning after Vartouhi’s funeral, when for a moment the pasha’s spy seemed to be absent from his place of duty, Armenouhi left the priest’s house and started for her old home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frequently she glanced about to see if she was being followed.
at the time that
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
in or at the place that
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But to leave no clew by which he might trace her to her destination, she purchased a ticket to Eski Shehir, a junction far beyond Ak Hissar, where travelers to the distant interior pass the night.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DARKNESS Papasian, the priest, found little difficulty in procuring a passport for Armenouhi to return to Ak Hissar; it is only when an Armenian would travel from the interior to the capital that the government raises its inexplicable objections.
