Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading I have visited the Governor, and congratulated him on the progress of the town’s development, which has advanced steadily, even since my arrival.

later than; following

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

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 HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading I have visited the Governor, and congratulated him on the progress of the town’s development, which has advanced steadily, even since my arrival.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

(American football) a successful forward pass in football

From this reading If there were only peace, one could soon hope for completion.

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading I have visited the Governor, and congratulated him on the progress of the town’s development, which has advanced steadily, even since my arrival.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

wanted intensely

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading I have visited the Governor, and congratulated him on the progress of the town’s development, which has advanced steadily, even since my arrival.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

divisible by two

From this reading I have visited the Governor, and congratulated him on the progress of the town’s development, which has advanced steadily, even since my arrival.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If there were only peace, one could soon hope for completion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

the head of a state government

From this reading I have visited the Governor, and congratulated him on the progress of the town’s development, which has advanced steadily, even since my arrival.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I have visited the Governor, and congratulated him on the progress of the town’s development, which has advanced steadily, even since my arrival.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have visited the Governor, and congratulated him on the progress of the town’s development, which has advanced steadily, even since my arrival.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I have visited the Governor, and congratulated him on the progress of the town’s development, which has advanced steadily, even since my arrival.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading If there were only peace, one could soon hope for completion.

plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I have visited the Governor, and congratulated him on the progress of the town’s development, which has advanced steadily, even since my arrival.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If there were only peace, one could soon hope for completion.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

used to form the superlative

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I have visited the Governor, and congratulated him on the progress of the town’s development, which has advanced steadily, even since my arrival.

one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I have visited the Governor, and congratulated him on the progress of the town’s development, which has advanced steadily, even since my arrival.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

and nothing more

From this reading If there were only peace, one could soon hope for completion.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

go across or through

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading If there were only peace, one could soon hope for completion.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading I have visited the Governor, and congratulated him on the progress of the town’s development, which has advanced steadily, even since my arrival.

favoring or promoting progress

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

the state of being clean and conducive to health

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading I have visited the Governor, and congratulated him on the progress of the town’s development, which has advanced steadily, even since my arrival.

in the near future

From this reading If there were only peace, one could soon hope for completion.

plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading I have visited the Governor, and congratulated him on the progress of the town’s development, which has advanced steadily, even since my arrival.

not in physical motion

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

possessive form of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading I have visited the Governor, and congratulated him on the progress of the town’s development, which has advanced steadily, even since my arrival.

plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

precisely as stated

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading I have visited the Governor, and congratulated him on the progress of the town’s development, which has advanced steadily, even since my arrival.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading If there were only peace, one could soon hope for completion.

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 The sanitation leaves much to be desired from our Western standards, but progressive Turks have now learnt the importance of such matters, and are determined to change their old ways, after the peace.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I have visited the Governor, and congratulated him on the progress of the town’s development, which has advanced steadily, even since my arrival.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading My guide, Vely Nedjdat Bey, understands what will interest me most; and the efforts of the Red Crescent, disclosed on our round of the hospitals, have given me a most agreeable surprise.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading HOSPITALS—SCHOOLS—EDUCATION AND THE NATIONALIST WRITERS—THE DAYS PASS, BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE AND SEEN ONE’S first impression of Angora would lead one to imagine that everything could be seen in a very short time; but the days pass, and there is still much to be done.