used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet Zikki Bey's unwelcome confirmation, as he broke in upon a bridge party one evening, was a shock to us.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading "The Capitaine Sir Paul needs the clothes he left here, because he finds that his Arab dress is unsuitable for the Ministry of War prison."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet Zikki Bey's unwelcome confirmation, as he broke in upon a bridge party one evening, was a shock to us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
for the reason that
From this reading "The Capitaine Sir Paul needs the clothes he left here, because he finds that his Arab dress is unsuitable for the Ministry of War prison."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
BeynounUS /beɪ/
(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
Bey's
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From this reading Yet Zikki Bey's unwelcome confirmation, as he broke in upon a bridge party one evening, was a shock to us.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Yet Zikki Bey's unwelcome confirmation, as he broke in upon a bridge party one evening, was a shock to us.
lacking funds
From this reading Yet Zikki Bey's unwelcome confirmation, as he broke in upon a bridge party one evening, was a shock to us.
Capitaine
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From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
clothing in general
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading Yet Zikki Bey's unwelcome confirmation, as he broke in upon a bridge party one evening, was a shock to us.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For the past two days we had heard rumours of Paul's recapture.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
put on clothes
From this reading "The Capitaine Sir Paul needs the clothes he left here, because he finds that his Arab dress is unsuitable for the Ministry of War prison."
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
Enos
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From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Yet Zikki Bey's unwelcome confirmation, as he broke in upon a bridge party one evening, was a shock to us.
FAILURESnounUS /ˈfeɪljərz/
plural of “failure” — an act that fails
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading "The Capitaine Sir Paul needs the clothes he left here, because he finds that his Arab dress is unsuitable for the Ministry of War prison."
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The Capitaine Sir Paul needs the clothes he left here, because he finds that his Arab dress is unsuitable for the Ministry of War prison."
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
GulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the past two days we had heard rumours of Paul's recapture.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The Capitaine Sir Paul needs the clothes he left here, because he finds that his Arab dress is unsuitable for the Ministry of War prison."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading For the past two days we had heard rumours of Paul's recapture.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "The Capitaine Sir Paul needs the clothes he left here, because he finds that his Arab dress is unsuitable for the Ministry of War prison."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The Capitaine Sir Paul needs the clothes he left here, because he finds that his Arab dress is unsuitable for the Ministry of War prison."
an opening into or through something
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet Zikki Bey's unwelcome confirmation, as he broke in upon a bridge party one evening, was a shock to us.
infamousadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəməs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Capitaine Sir Paul needs the clothes he left here, because he finds that his Arab dress is unsuitable for the Ministry of War prison."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "The Capitaine Sir Paul needs the clothes he left here, because he finds that his Arab dress is unsuitable for the Ministry of War prison."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading "The Capitaine Sir Paul needs the clothes he left here, because he finds that his Arab dress is unsuitable for the Ministry of War prison."
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading "The Capitaine Sir Paul needs the clothes he left here, because he finds that his Arab dress is unsuitable for the Ministry of War prison."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yet Zikki Bey's unwelcome confirmation, as he broke in upon a bridge party one evening, was a shock to us.
one-eyedadjectiveUS /ˌwʌˈnaɪd/
having or showing only one eye
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Yet Zikki Bey's unwelcome confirmation, as he broke in upon a bridge party one evening, was a shock to us.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For the past two days we had heard rumours of Paul's recapture.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading For the past two days we had heard rumours of Paul's recapture.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
Psamatia
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From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
recaptureverbUS /riˈkæptʃər/
experience anew
From this reading For the past two days we had heard rumours of Paul's recapture.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading For the past two days we had heard rumours of Paul's recapture.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Yet Zikki Bey's unwelcome confirmation, as he broke in upon a bridge party one evening, was a shock to us.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
not in physical motion
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The Capitaine Sir Paul needs the clothes he left here, because he finds that his Arab dress is unsuitable for the Ministry of War prison."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet Zikki Bey's unwelcome confirmation, as he broke in upon a bridge party one evening, was a shock to us.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For the past two days we had heard rumours of Paul's recapture.
unsuitableadjectiveUS /ənˈsuːtəbəl/
not meant or adapted for a particular purpose
From this reading "The Capitaine Sir Paul needs the clothes he left here, because he finds that his Arab dress is unsuitable for the Ministry of War prison."
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading Yet Zikki Bey's unwelcome confirmation, as he broke in upon a bridge party one evening, was a shock to us.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Yet Zikki Bey's unwelcome confirmation, as he broke in upon a bridge party one evening, was a shock to us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet Zikki Bey's unwelcome confirmation, as he broke in upon a bridge party one evening, was a shock to us.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "The Capitaine Sir Paul needs the clothes he left here, because he finds that his Arab dress is unsuitable for the Ministry of War prison."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet Zikki Bey's unwelcome confirmation, as he broke in upon a bridge party one evening, was a shock to us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For the past two days we had heard rumours of Paul's recapture.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The cards were abandoned as we prepared clothes and food to be sent to whatever cell of the infamous "Black Hole of Constantinople" Paul might have been taken, still dressed in the Arab disguise in which he tried to reach the Gulf of Enos.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet Zikki Bey's unwelcome confirmation, as he broke in upon a bridge party one evening, was a shock to us.
Zikki
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From this reading THE THIRD AND FOURTH FAILURES "The clothes of the Capitaine Sir Paul," demanded with triumphant satisfaction Zikki Bey, the one-eyed Turkish officer at Psamatia prison.
