used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
Adananoun
a city in southern Turkey on the Seyhan River
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
Aintab
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From this reading Professor Pagratian's successor, an Armenian of Aintab, was still in America, not to return before the autumn term; Dr. Mills took his work in the meantime.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Archag could not forget the painful events in which he had participated; he was no longer his old self, but always under a cloud.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Professor Pagratian's successor, an Armenian of Aintab, was still in America, not to return before the autumn term; Dr. Mills took his work in the meantime.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Professor Pagratian's successor, an Armenian of Aintab, was still in America, not to return before the autumn term; Dr. Mills took his work in the meantime.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
Archag
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From this reading Archag could not forget the painful events in which he had participated; he was no longer his old self, but always under a cloud.
ArmeniannounUS /ɑːrˈmiːniən/
a native or inhabitant of Armenia
From this reading Professor Pagratian's successor, an Armenian of Aintab, was still in America, not to return before the autumn term; Dr. Mills took his work in the meantime.
ARMENIANSnounUS /ɑːrˈmiːniənz/
plural of “armenian” — a native or inhabitant of Armenia
From this reading THE MARTYRDOM OF THE ARMENIANS The college year closed in sadness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Professor Pagratian's successor, an Armenian of Aintab, was still in America, not to return before the autumn term; Dr. Mills took his work in the meantime.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He avoided the companionship of the students and spent his spare time with his sister.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Professor Pagratian's successor, an Armenian of Aintab, was still in America, not to return before the autumn term; Dr. Mills took his work in the meantime.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Archag could not forget the painful events in which he had participated; he was no longer his old self, but always under a cloud.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading THE MARTYRDOM OF THE ARMENIANS The college year closed in sadness.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Archag could not forget the painful events in which he had participated; he was no longer his old self, but always under a cloud.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading THE MARTYRDOM OF THE ARMENIANS The college year closed in sadness.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading He avoided the companionship of the students and spent his spare time with his sister.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Archag could not forget the painful events in which he had participated; he was no longer his old self, but always under a cloud.
Dr
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From this reading Professor Pagratian's successor, an Armenian of Aintab, was still in America, not to return before the autumn term; Dr. Mills took his work in the meantime.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Archag could not forget the painful events in which he had participated; he was no longer his old self, but always under a cloud.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Archag could not forget the painful events in which he had participated; he was no longer his old self, but always under a cloud.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Archag could not forget the painful events in which he had participated; he was no longer his old self, but always under a cloud.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MARTYRDOM OF THE ARMENIANS The college year closed in sadness.
for more time
From this reading Archag could not forget the painful events in which he had participated; he was no longer his old self, but always under a cloud.
MARTYRDOMnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/
death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
From this reading THE MARTYRDOM OF THE ARMENIANS The college year closed in sadness.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Professor Pagratian's successor, an Armenian of Aintab, was still in America, not to return before the autumn term; Dr. Mills took his work in the meantime.
MillsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading Professor Pagratian's successor, an Armenian of Aintab, was still in America, not to return before the autumn term; Dr. Mills took his work in the meantime.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
not any; not one
From this reading Archag could not forget the painful events in which he had participated; he was no longer his old self, but always under a cloud.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Professor Pagratian's successor, an Armenian of Aintab, was still in America, not to return before the autumn term; Dr. Mills took his work in the meantime.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MARTYRDOM OF THE ARMENIANS The college year closed in sadness.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Archag could not forget the painful events in which he had participated; he was no longer his old self, but always under a cloud.
Pagratian's
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From this reading Professor Pagratian's successor, an Armenian of Aintab, was still in America, not to return before the autumn term; Dr. Mills took his work in the meantime.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Archag could not forget the painful events in which he had participated; he was no longer his old self, but always under a cloud.
participatedverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
past form of “participate” — share in something
From this reading Archag could not forget the painful events in which he had participated; he was no longer his old self, but always under a cloud.
Piralian
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From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Professor Pagratian's successor, an Armenian of Aintab, was still in America, not to return before the autumn term; Dr. Mills took his work in the meantime.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading THE MARTYRDOM OF THE ARMENIANS The college year closed in sadness.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Archag could not forget the painful events in which he had participated; he was no longer his old self, but always under a cloud.
in a serious manner
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He avoided the companionship of the students and spent his spare time with his sister.
refrain from harming
From this reading He avoided the companionship of the students and spent his spare time with his sister.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He avoided the companionship of the students and spent his spare time with his sister.
not in physical motion
From this reading Professor Pagratian's successor, an Armenian of Aintab, was still in America, not to return before the autumn term; Dr. Mills took his work in the meantime.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He avoided the companionship of the students and spent his spare time with his sister.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading Professor Pagratian's successor, an Armenian of Aintab, was still in America, not to return before the autumn term; Dr. Mills took his work in the meantime.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Professor Pagratian's successor, an Armenian of Aintab, was still in America, not to return before the autumn term; Dr. Mills took his work in the meantime.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARTYRDOM OF THE ARMENIANS The college year closed in sadness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Professor Pagratian's successor, an Armenian of Aintab, was still in America, not to return before the autumn term; Dr. Mills took his work in the meantime.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Archag could not forget the painful events in which he had participated; he was no longer his old self, but always under a cloud.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Archag could not forget the painful events in which he had participated; he was no longer his old self, but always under a cloud.
which person or people
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He avoided the companionship of the students and spent his spare time with his sister.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Professor Pagratian's successor, an Armenian of Aintab, was still in America, not to return before the autumn term; Dr. Mills took his work in the meantime.
people who are wounded
From this reading There was a new English teacher in the place of Professor Piralian, who had been seriously wounded at Adana and, for the time being, was unable to conduct his classes.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE MARTYRDOM OF THE ARMENIANS The college year closed in sadness.
