used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Well, we have seen a great deal,” confessed Dick.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Have you seen about enough of it?”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
Buckhart
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From this reading “It is a whole lot queer,” nodded Buckhart.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading “Well, we have seen a great deal,” confessed Dick.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “Well, we have seen a great deal,” confessed Dick.
someone who is a detective
From this reading “Well, we have seen a great deal,” confessed Dick.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Have you seen about enough of it?”
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Well, we have seen a great deal,” confessed Dick.
Gunn
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From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have you seen about enough of it?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Have you seen about enough of it?”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “It is a whole lot queer,” nodded Buckhart.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
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 “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading “It is a whole lot queer,” nodded Buckhart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading “It is a whole lot queer,” nodded Buckhart.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Have you seen about enough of it?”
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
swarmsnounUS /swɔːrmz/
plural of “swarm” — a moving crowd
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
look attentively
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Well, we have seen a great deal,” confessed Dick.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “It is a whole lot queer,” nodded Buckhart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “It is a fascinating and bewildering place, with its narrow, dirty streets, its swarms of people of many races, its veiled women, its dogs, its palaces and watch towers—in short, its thousands of strange sights.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, boys,” said Professor Gunn, some days later, as the trio were lounging in their rooms after the midday meal, “what do you think of Constantinople?
