used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PUBLIC MEETING AT OUCHAK—HOSPITALITY—A SACRED RITE AT Ouchak, I frankly declined to spend another night in a luggage train.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading I admired the Turks’ resourcefulness in coping with the extremely limited service of trains—the women inside a luggage-van and the men on the roof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I admired the Turks’ resourcefulness in coping with the extremely limited service of trains—the women inside a luggage-van and the men on the roof.
AngoranounUS /æŋˈɡɔːrə/
the capital of Turkey; located in west-central Turkey; it was formerly known as Angora and is the home of Angora goats
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A PUBLIC MEETING AT OUCHAK—HOSPITALITY—A SACRED RITE AT Ouchak, I frankly declined to spend another night in a luggage train.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A PUBLIC MEETING AT OUCHAK—HOSPITALITY—A SACRED RITE AT Ouchak, I frankly declined to spend another night in a luggage train.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
terminate
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for the moment it seemed really essential to pause and rest.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
copingnounUS /ˈkoʊpɪŋ/
brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall
From this reading I admired the Turks’ resourcefulness in coping with the extremely limited service of trains—the women inside a luggage-van and the men on the roof.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading A PUBLIC MEETING AT OUCHAK—HOSPITALITY—A SACRED RITE AT Ouchak, I frankly declined to spend another night in a luggage train.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading But for the moment it seemed really essential to pause and rest.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
divisible by two
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading I admired the Turks’ resourcefulness in coping with the extremely limited service of trains—the women inside a luggage-van and the men on the roof.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
FinancenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for the moment it seemed really essential to pause and rest.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading A PUBLIC MEETING AT OUCHAK—HOSPITALITY—A SACRED RITE AT Ouchak, I frankly declined to spend another night in a luggage train.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
HOSPITALITYnounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading A PUBLIC MEETING AT OUCHAK—HOSPITALITY—A SACRED RITE AT Ouchak, I frankly declined to spend another night in a luggage train.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A PUBLIC MEETING AT OUCHAK—HOSPITALITY—A SACRED RITE AT Ouchak, I frankly declined to spend another night in a luggage train.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PUBLIC MEETING AT OUCHAK—HOSPITALITY—A SACRED RITE AT Ouchak, I frankly declined to spend another night in a luggage train.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading I admired the Turks’ resourcefulness in coping with the extremely limited service of trains—the women inside a luggage-van and the men on the roof.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But for the moment it seemed really essential to pause and rest.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading I admired the Turks’ resourcefulness in coping with the extremely limited service of trains—the women inside a luggage-van and the men on the roof.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading A PUBLIC MEETING AT OUCHAK—HOSPITALITY—A SACRED RITE AT Ouchak, I frankly declined to spend another night in a luggage train.
luggage-van
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From this reading I admired the Turks’ resourcefulness in coping with the extremely limited service of trains—the women inside a luggage-van and the men on the roof.
come together
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A PUBLIC MEETING AT OUCHAK—HOSPITALITY—A SACRED RITE AT Ouchak, I frankly declined to spend another night in a luggage train.
the force of workers available
From this reading I admired the Turks’ resourcefulness in coping with the extremely limited service of trains—the women inside a luggage-van and the men on the roof.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
a particular point in time
From this reading But for the moment it seemed really essential to pause and rest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A PUBLIC MEETING AT OUCHAK—HOSPITALITY—A SACRED RITE AT Ouchak, I frankly declined to spend another night in a luggage train.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I admired the Turks’ resourcefulness in coping with the extremely limited service of trains—the women inside a luggage-van and the men on the roof.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I admired the Turks’ resourcefulness in coping with the extremely limited service of trains—the women inside a luggage-van and the men on the roof.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
and nothing more
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
OUCHAK
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A PUBLIC MEETING AT OUCHAK—HOSPITALITY—A SACRED RITE AT Ouchak, I frankly declined to spend another night in a luggage train.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading But for the moment it seemed really essential to pause and rest.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A PUBLIC MEETING AT OUCHAK—HOSPITALITY—A SACRED RITE AT Ouchak, I frankly declined to spend another night in a luggage train.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But for the moment it seemed really essential to pause and rest.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
resourcefulnessnounUS /riˈsɔːrsfəlnəs/
the quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation
From this reading I admired the Turks’ resourcefulness in coping with the extremely limited service of trains—the women inside a luggage-van and the men on the roof.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But for the moment it seemed really essential to pause and rest.
RITEnounUS /raɪt/
an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading A PUBLIC MEETING AT OUCHAK—HOSPITALITY—A SACRED RITE AT Ouchak, I frankly declined to spend another night in a luggage train.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading I admired the Turks’ resourcefulness in coping with the extremely limited service of trains—the women inside a luggage-van and the men on the roof.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading A PUBLIC MEETING AT OUCHAK—HOSPITALITY—A SACRED RITE AT Ouchak, I frankly declined to spend another night in a luggage train.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But for the moment it seemed really essential to pause and rest.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I admired the Turks’ resourcefulness in coping with the extremely limited service of trains—the women inside a luggage-van and the men on the roof.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
in the near future
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading A PUBLIC MEETING AT OUCHAK—HOSPITALITY—A SACRED RITE AT Ouchak, I frankly declined to spend another night in a luggage train.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I admired the Turks’ resourcefulness in coping with the extremely limited service of trains—the women inside a luggage-van and the men on the roof.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PUBLIC MEETING AT OUCHAK—HOSPITALITY—A SACRED RITE AT Ouchak, I frankly declined to spend another night in a luggage train.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A PUBLIC MEETING AT OUCHAK—HOSPITALITY—A SACRED RITE AT Ouchak, I frankly declined to spend another night in a luggage train.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading I admired the Turks’ resourcefulness in coping with the extremely limited service of trains—the women inside a luggage-van and the men on the roof.
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading I admired the Turks’ resourcefulness in coping with the extremely limited service of trains—the women inside a luggage-van and the men on the roof.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading I do not regret the fact that I have probably endured even more discomfort than other European visitors to Angora, since I have attempted and achieved more.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We were told they had only one private train car on _this_ side of the break in the line, which had been reserved for the Minister of Finance, whom we should probably soon meet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I admired the Turks’ resourcefulness in coping with the extremely limited service of trains—the women inside a luggage-van and the men on the roof.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I admired the Turks’ resourcefulness in coping with the extremely limited service of trains—the women inside a luggage-van and the men on the roof.
