used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The plunge out of rough travelling into these oases of civilisation is very sudden, and the contrast gives a full meaning to the advantages and disadvantages of both forms of existence.
afreshadverbUS /əˈfreʃ/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading Travelling as we did, in the direction of this line, we made these stations our stages, and hired horses and men afresh at each place.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Travelling as we did, in the direction of this line, we made these stations our stages, and hired horses and men afresh at each place.
ArmeniannounUS /ɑːrˈmiːniən/
a native or inhabitant of Armenia
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Travelling as we did, in the direction of this line, we made these stations our stages, and hired horses and men afresh at each place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Travelling as we did, in the direction of this line, we made these stations our stages, and hired horses and men afresh at each place.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The plunge out of rough travelling into these oases of civilisation is very sudden, and the contrast gives a full meaning to the advantages and disadvantages of both forms of existence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At Tarsus we camped in the playground of the mission school run by Dr. Christie.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading At Tarsus we camped in the playground of the mission school run by Dr. Christie.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
ChristienounUS /ˈkrɪsti/
prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)
From this reading At Tarsus we camped in the playground of the mission school run by Dr. Christie.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading The plunge out of rough travelling into these oases of civilisation is very sudden, and the contrast gives a full meaning to the advantages and disadvantages of both forms of existence.
clothsnounUS /klɔːθs/
plural of “cloth” — artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The plunge out of rough travelling into these oases of civilisation is very sudden, and the contrast gives a full meaning to the advantages and disadvantages of both forms of existence.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Travelling as we did, in the direction of this line, we made these stations our stages, and hired horses and men afresh at each place.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Travelling as we did, in the direction of this line, we made these stations our stages, and hired horses and men afresh at each place.
disadvantagesnounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading The plunge out of rough travelling into these oases of civilisation is very sudden, and the contrast gives a full meaning to the advantages and disadvantages of both forms of existence.
Dr
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From this reading At Tarsus we camped in the playground of the mission school run by Dr. Christie.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Travelling as we did, in the direction of this line, we made these stations our stages, and hired horses and men afresh at each place.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
the act of consuming food
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The plunge out of rough travelling into these oases of civilisation is very sudden, and the contrast gives a full meaning to the advantages and disadvantages of both forms of existence.
forksnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The plunge out of rough travelling into these oases of civilisation is very sudden, and the contrast gives a full meaning to the advantages and disadvantages of both forms of existence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The plunge out of rough travelling into these oases of civilisation is very sudden, and the contrast gives a full meaning to the advantages and disadvantages of both forms of existence.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The plunge out of rough travelling into these oases of civilisation is very sudden, and the contrast gives a full meaning to the advantages and disadvantages of both forms of existence.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Travelling as we did, in the direction of this line, we made these stations our stages, and hired horses and men afresh at each place.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Travelling as we did, in the direction of this line, we made these stations our stages, and hired horses and men afresh at each place.
ten 10s
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The plunge out of rough travelling into these oases of civilisation is very sudden, and the contrast gives a full meaning to the advantages and disadvantages of both forms of existence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Travelling as we did, in the direction of this line, we made these stations our stages, and hired horses and men afresh at each place.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The plunge out of rough travelling into these oases of civilisation is very sudden, and the contrast gives a full meaning to the advantages and disadvantages of both forms of existence.
the force of workers available
From this reading Travelling as we did, in the direction of this line, we made these stations our stages, and hired horses and men afresh at each place.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
oasesnounUS /oʊˈeɪsiz/
plural of “oasis” — a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)
From this reading The plunge out of rough travelling into these oases of civilisation is very sudden, and the contrast gives a full meaning to the advantages and disadvantages of both forms of existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
OnwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Travelling as we did, in the direction of this line, we made these stations our stages, and hired horses and men afresh at each place.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Travelling as we did, in the direction of this line, we made these stations our stages, and hired horses and men afresh at each place.
playgroundnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/
an area where many people go for recreation
From this reading At Tarsus we camped in the playground of the mission school run by Dr. Christie.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading The plunge out of rough travelling into these oases of civilisation is very sudden, and the contrast gives a full meaning to the advantages and disadvantages of both forms of existence.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The plunge out of rough travelling into these oases of civilisation is very sudden, and the contrast gives a full meaning to the advantages and disadvantages of both forms of existence.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading At Tarsus we camped in the playground of the mission school run by Dr. Christie.
an educational institution
From this reading At Tarsus we camped in the playground of the mission school run by Dr. Christie.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
spotlessadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtləs/
completely neat and clean
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Travelling as we did, in the direction of this line, we made these stations our stages, and hired horses and men afresh at each place.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The plunge out of rough travelling into these oases of civilisation is very sudden, and the contrast gives a full meaning to the advantages and disadvantages of both forms of existence.
TarsusnounUS /ˈtɑːrsəs/
the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; in human beings the bones of the ankle and heel collectively
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
TaurusnounUS /ˈtɔːrəs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Travelling as we did, in the direction of this line, we made these stations our stages, and hired horses and men afresh at each place.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Travelling as we did, in the direction of this line, we made these stations our stages, and hired horses and men afresh at each place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Travelling as we did, in the direction of this line, we made these stations our stages, and hired horses and men afresh at each place.
Urfa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROYAL PROGRESS In the line of country stretching from Tarsus eastward to Urfa, there is a series of stations of the American Mission Board.
precisely as stated
From this reading The plunge out of rough travelling into these oases of civilisation is very sudden, and the contrast gives a full meaning to the advantages and disadvantages of both forms of existence.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Travelling as we did, in the direction of this line, we made these stations our stages, and hired horses and men afresh at each place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the evening of our arrival out of the Taurus Mountains we were eating off spotless cloths with knives and forks, and were singing "Onward, Christian soldiers" with a hundred Armenian and Greek students.
