used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We start out the first thing in the morning and do not return till dusk.
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 My journey from Angora to Constantinople will, therefore, occupy ten days instead of the regulation two or three.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
BROUSSA
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From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Naturally, however, we first went to pay our respects to the Governor, who promised to give me certain special information next day.
colouringnounUS /ˈkʌlərrɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading I have never visited so many mosques, and their colouring seems even more exquisite than I have found it elsewhere.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading My journey from Angora to Constantinople will, therefore, occupy ten days instead of the regulation two or three.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Naturally, however, we first went to pay our respects to the Governor, who promised to give me certain special information next day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We start out the first thing in the morning and do not return till dusk.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading We start out the first thing in the morning and do not return till dusk.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading I have never visited so many mosques, and their colouring seems even more exquisite than I have found it elsewhere.
divisible by two
From this reading I have never visited so many mosques, and their colouring seems even more exquisite than I have found it elsewhere.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading I have never visited so many mosques, and their colouring seems even more exquisite than I have found it elsewhere.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We start out the first thing in the morning and do not return till dusk.
five-days
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From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
set up or found
From this reading I have never visited so many mosques, and their colouring seems even more exquisite than I have found it elsewhere.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Naturally, however, we first went to pay our respects to the Governor, who promised to give me certain special information next day.
the head of a state government
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have never visited so many mosques, and their colouring seems even more exquisite than I have found it elsewhere.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Naturally, however, we first went to pay our respects to the Governor, who promised to give me certain special information next day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have never visited so many mosques, and their colouring seems even more exquisite than I have found it elsewhere.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
a message received and understood
From this reading Naturally, however, we first went to pay our respects to the Governor, who promised to give me certain special information next day.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading My journey from Angora to Constantinople will, therefore, occupy ten days instead of the regulation two or three.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
ISLAMnounUS /ˌɪˈslɑːm/
the civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have never visited so many mosques, and their colouring seems even more exquisite than I have found it elsewhere.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading My journey from Angora to Constantinople will, therefore, occupy ten days instead of the regulation two or three.
the act of departing
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
MaltanounUS /ˈmɔːltə/
a republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
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 I have never visited so many mosques, and their colouring seems even more exquisite than I have found it elsewhere.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We start out the first thing in the morning and do not return till dusk.
mosquesnounUS /mɑːsks/
plural of “mosque” — (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
From this reading I have never visited so many mosques, and their colouring seems even more exquisite than I have found it elsewhere.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My journey from Angora to Constantinople will, therefore, occupy ten days instead of the regulation two or three.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally, however, we first went to pay our respects to the Governor, who promised to give me certain special information next day.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I have never visited so many mosques, and their colouring seems even more exquisite than I have found it elsewhere.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Naturally, however, we first went to pay our respects to the Governor, who promised to give me certain special information next day.
not any; not one
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We start out the first thing in the morning and do not return till dusk.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading My journey from Angora to Constantinople will, therefore, occupy ten days instead of the regulation two or three.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My journey from Angora to Constantinople will, therefore, occupy ten days instead of the regulation two or three.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
on one occasion
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My journey from Angora to Constantinople will, therefore, occupy ten days instead of the regulation two or three.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Naturally, however, we first went to pay our respects to the Governor, who promised to give me certain special information next day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We start out the first thing in the morning and do not return till dusk.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Naturally, however, we first went to pay our respects to the Governor, who promised to give me certain special information next day.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Naturally, however, we first went to pay our respects to the Governor, who promised to give me certain special information next day.
regulationnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
an authoritative rule
From this reading My journey from Angora to Constantinople will, therefore, occupy ten days instead of the regulation two or three.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Naturally, however, we first went to pay our respects to the Governor, who promised to give me certain special information next day.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We start out the first thing in the morning and do not return till dusk.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I have never visited so many mosques, and their colouring seems even more exquisite than I have found it elsewhere.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have never visited so many mosques, and their colouring seems even more exquisite than I have found it elsewhere.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Naturally, however, we first went to pay our respects to the Governor, who promised to give me certain special information next day.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We start out the first thing in the morning and do not return till dusk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading My journey from Angora to Constantinople will, therefore, occupy ten days instead of the regulation two or three.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I have never visited so many mosques, and their colouring seems even more exquisite than I have found it elsewhere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have never visited so many mosques, and their colouring seems even more exquisite than I have found it elsewhere.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading My journey from Angora to Constantinople will, therefore, occupy ten days instead of the regulation two or three.
a special situation
From this reading We start out the first thing in the morning and do not return till dusk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading My journey from Angora to Constantinople will, therefore, occupy ten days instead of the regulation two or three.
up to a particular time
From this reading We start out the first thing in the morning and do not return till dusk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading My journey from Angora to Constantinople will, therefore, occupy ten days instead of the regulation two or three.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I have never visited so many mosques, and their colouring seems even more exquisite than I have found it elsewhere.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We start out the first thing in the morning and do not return till dusk.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Naturally, however, we first went to pay our respects to the Governor, who promised to give me certain special information next day.
which person or people
From this reading A FEW DAYS IN BROUSSA—THE TRUE ISLAM ATMOSPHERE THE Governor who, once more, “comes from Malta,” has detailed a police officer to look after me during the five-days’ visit unexpectedly imposed upon us, since there is no boat leaving before then.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My journey from Angora to Constantinople will, therefore, occupy ten days instead of the regulation two or three.
