used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nejib had now a great admiration for Archag, and invited him to spend the Easter holidays at his home in Aleppo.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Nejib had now a great admiration for Archag, and invited him to spend the Easter holidays at his home in Aleppo.
ALEPPOnoun
a city in northwestern Syria
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The four boys were always together.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
Aramnoun
the biblical name for ancient Syria
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
Archag
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From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The four boys were always together.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
without stop or interruption
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
Dr
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From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading Nejib had now a great admiration for Archag, and invited him to spend the Easter holidays at his home in Aleppo.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Nejib's father, Dr. Rossinian, was the leading physician of Aleppo.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four boys were always together.
fédai
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From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
Garabed
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From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Nejib had now a great admiration for Archag, and invited him to spend the Easter holidays at his home in Aleppo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nejib had now a great admiration for Archag, and invited him to spend the Easter holidays at his home in Aleppo.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nejib had now a great admiration for Archag, and invited him to spend the Easter holidays at his home in Aleppo.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Nejib had now a great admiration for Archag, and invited him to spend the Easter holidays at his home in Aleppo.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Nejib had now a great admiration for Archag, and invited him to spend the Easter holidays at his home in Aleppo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Nejib had now a great admiration for Archag, and invited him to spend the Easter holidays at his home in Aleppo.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Nejib's father, Dr. Rossinian, was the leading physician of Aleppo.
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 Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
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 AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
MillsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
Nejib
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From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
Nejib's
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From this reading Nejib's father, Dr. Rossinian, was the leading physician of Aleppo.
not any; not one
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Nejib had now a great admiration for Archag, and invited him to spend the Easter holidays at his home in Aleppo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
and nothing more
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Nejib's father, Dr. Rossinian, was the leading physician of Aleppo.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
Rossinian
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From this reading Nejib's father, Dr. Rossinian, was the leading physician of Aleppo.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Nejib had now a great admiration for Archag, and invited him to spend the Easter holidays at his home in Aleppo.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
not in physical motion
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT ALEPPO In spite of the fact that Dr. Mills had sent away the leaders among the fédai, the society still continued to exist, the only difference being that its members exercised more caution than formerly.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The four boys were always together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nejib's father, Dr. Rossinian, was the leading physician of Aleppo.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The four boys were always together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Archag had been chosen president; he called no more meetings, for fear of being discovered, but he had long conversations with Garabed, Aram and Nejib about the problems of their country.
