used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
abominablyadverb
in an offensive and hateful manner
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After paying their visit, they rode out a little way on the Bitlis road, to give Aram the pleasure of the fine view from a certain hilltop.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
Ammi
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From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
Aramnoun
the biblical name for ancient Syria
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
Archag
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From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
Bitlis
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From this reading After paying their visit, they rode out a little way on the Bitlis road, to give Aram the pleasure of the fine view from a certain hilltop.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
bronchialadjectiveUS /ˈbrɑːntʃiəl/
relating to or associated with the bronchi
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading After paying their visit, they rode out a little way on the Bitlis road, to give Aram the pleasure of the fine view from a certain hilltop.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
coddledverbUS /ˈkɑːdəld/
past form of “coddle” — treat with excessive indulgence
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
concoctionsnounUS /kənˈkɑːkʃənz/
plural of “concoction” — any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
criticiseverb
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading After paying their visit, they rode out a little way on the Bitlis road, to give Aram the pleasure of the fine view from a certain hilltop.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
set up or found
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After paying their visit, they rode out a little way on the Bitlis road, to give Aram the pleasure of the fine view from a certain hilltop.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading After paying their visit, they rode out a little way on the Bitlis road, to give Aram the pleasure of the fine view from a certain hilltop.
Gulenia
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From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
hilltopnounUS /ˈhɪltɑːp/
the peak of a hill
From this reading After paying their visit, they rode out a little way on the Bitlis road, to give Aram the pleasure of the fine view from a certain hilltop.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
a social unit living together
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
Levon
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From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After paying their visit, they rode out a little way on the Bitlis road, to give Aram the pleasure of the fine view from a certain hilltop.
lokums
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From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
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 Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
not one, and not any
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After paying their visit, they rode out a little way on the Bitlis road, to give Aram the pleasure of the fine view from a certain hilltop.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading After paying their visit, they rode out a little way on the Bitlis road, to give Aram the pleasure of the fine view from a certain hilltop.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading After paying their visit, they rode out a little way on the Bitlis road, to give Aram the pleasure of the fine view from a certain hilltop.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
ridiculingverbUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “ridicule” — subject to laughter or ridicule
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading After paying their visit, they rode out a little way on the Bitlis road, to give Aram the pleasure of the fine view from a certain hilltop.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading After paying their visit, they rode out a little way on the Bitlis road, to give Aram the pleasure of the fine view from a certain hilltop.
RUPEN
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From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
sweetmeats
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From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
sweetsnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
carry out
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
Toros
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From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading After paying their visit, they rode out a little way on the Bitlis road, to give Aram the pleasure of the fine view from a certain hilltop.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After paying their visit, they rode out a little way on the Bitlis road, to give Aram the pleasure of the fine view from a certain hilltop.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After paying their visit, they rode out a little way on the Bitlis road, to give Aram the pleasure of the fine view from a certain hilltop.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Aram dared not resist, but he took his revenge by ridiculing her narrow ideas, for like many aged persons, she unfortunately found something to criticise in all modern ways.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
which person or people
From this reading He was coddled and cared for by the entire household; Levon brought him sweets, Archag read to him, and Gulenia, who had constituted herself head nurse, poured down his throat concoctions which tasted abominably.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As soon as Aram was able to be up, the two friends resumed their long rides about the country, and one morning they set out to thank Toros Ammi for his hospitality, and to take him a present of coffee and sugar, with a box of lokums (Turkish sweetmeats) for his children.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading THE STORY OF RUPEN Archag was none the worse for his enforced bath, but Aram had a bronchial cold which kept him in bed for a week.
