Adananoun
a city in southern Turkey on the Seyhan River
From this reading The Minister of Education, Sefa Bey, represents Adana and is somewhat the same type of man, reserved and timid to exaggeration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
BeynounUS /beɪ/
(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading In some cases, for example that of Hassan Fehmi Bey, the Minister of Finance, this is due no doubt to their humble origin.
CABINETnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In some cases, for example that of Hassan Fehmi Bey, the Minister of Finance, this is due no doubt to their humble origin.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
DeputiesnounUS /ˈdepjətiz/
plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading In some cases, for example that of Hassan Fehmi Bey, the Minister of Finance, this is due no doubt to their humble origin.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In some cases, for example that of Hassan Fehmi Bey, the Minister of Finance, this is due no doubt to their humble origin.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The Minister of Education, Sefa Bey, represents Adana and is somewhat the same type of man, reserved and timid to exaggeration.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading The Minister of Education, Sefa Bey, represents Adana and is somewhat the same type of man, reserved and timid to exaggeration.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading In some cases, for example that of Hassan Fehmi Bey, the Minister of Finance, this is due no doubt to their humble origin.
Fehmi
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From this reading In some cases, for example that of Hassan Fehmi Bey, the Minister of Finance, this is due no doubt to their humble origin.
FinancenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading In some cases, for example that of Hassan Fehmi Bey, the Minister of Finance, this is due no doubt to their humble origin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In some cases, for example that of Hassan Fehmi Bey, the Minister of Finance, this is due no doubt to their humble origin.
Hassan
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From this reading In some cases, for example that of Hassan Fehmi Bey, the Minister of Finance, this is due no doubt to their humble origin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They tell me, however, he “knows the requirements of New Turkey.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They tell me, however, he “knows the requirements of New Turkey.”
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading In some cases, for example that of Hassan Fehmi Bey, the Minister of Finance, this is due no doubt to their humble origin.
of great significance or value
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In some cases, for example that of Hassan Fehmi Bey, the Minister of Finance, this is due no doubt to their humble origin.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading They tell me, however, he “knows the requirements of New Turkey.”
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
LESS-KNOWN
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Minister of Education, Sefa Bey, represents Adana and is somewhat the same type of man, reserved and timid to exaggeration.
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 * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They tell me, however, he “knows the requirements of New Turkey.”
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
the force of workers available
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading In some cases, for example that of Hassan Fehmi Bey, the Minister of Finance, this is due no doubt to their humble origin.
MINISTERSnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
MinistriesnounUS /ˈmɪnɪstriz/
plural of “ministry” — religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They tell me, however, he “knows the requirements of New Turkey.”
not any; not one
From this reading In some cases, for example that of Hassan Fehmi Bey, the Minister of Finance, this is due no doubt to their humble origin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading In some cases, for example that of Hassan Fehmi Bey, the Minister of Finance, this is due no doubt to their humble origin.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The Minister of Education, Sefa Bey, represents Adana and is somewhat the same type of man, reserved and timid to exaggeration.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading They tell me, however, he “knows the requirements of New Turkey.”
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading The Minister of Education, Sefa Bey, represents Adana and is somewhat the same type of man, reserved and timid to exaggeration.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The Minister of Education, Sefa Bey, represents Adana and is somewhat the same type of man, reserved and timid to exaggeration.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
Sefa
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From this reading The Minister of Education, Sefa Bey, represents Adana and is somewhat the same type of man, reserved and timid to exaggeration.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The Minister of Education, Sefa Bey, represents Adana and is somewhat the same type of man, reserved and timid to exaggeration.
SOVEREIGNadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
express in speech
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
express in words
From this reading They tell me, however, he “knows the requirements of New Turkey.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In some cases, for example that of Hassan Fehmi Bey, the Minister of Finance, this is due no doubt to their humble origin.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
in or at that place or location
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They tell me, however, he “knows the requirements of New Turkey.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In some cases, for example that of Hassan Fehmi Bey, the Minister of Finance, this is due no doubt to their humble origin.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading The Minister of Education, Sefa Bey, represents Adana and is somewhat the same type of man, reserved and timid to exaggeration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In some cases, for example that of Hassan Fehmi Bey, the Minister of Finance, this is due no doubt to their humble origin.
TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading They tell me, however, he “knows the requirements of New Turkey.”
TURKISHadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The Minister of Education, Sefa Bey, represents Adana and is somewhat the same type of man, reserved and timid to exaggeration.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading TURKISH CABINET—THE LESS-KNOWN MINISTERS OF THE SOVEREIGN STATE IN judging the members of the Cabinet one must realise that some of them do not speak any European languages, and know little, or nothing, of Western ways.
which person or people
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading * * * * * There are many Deputies in the Assembly of wider knowledge and better understanding outside their own country who would seem, at least to us, more suitable men for these important Ministries.
