used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Here we received a real welcome and once more began living the civilised life--as true Americans can when given a chance.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Here we received a real welcome and once more began living the civilised life--as true Americans can when given a chance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
Bosporusnoun
a strait connecting the Mediterranean and the Black Sea; separates the European and Asian parts of Turkey; an important shipping route
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
lacking funds
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Here we received a real welcome and once more began living the civilised life--as true Americans can when given a chance.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Here we received a real welcome and once more began living the civilised life--as true Americans can when given a chance.
civilisedadjective
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading Here we received a real welcome and once more began living the civilised life--as true Americans can when given a chance.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
depletedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpliːtɪd/
no longer sufficient
From this reading It had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading It had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
exchequers
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From this reading It had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
freighternounUS /ˈfreɪtər/
a cargo ship
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Here we received a real welcome and once more began living the civilised life--as true Americans can when given a chance.
the act of departing
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
GREECEnounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here we received a real welcome and once more began living the civilised life--as true Americans can when given a chance.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
ten 10s
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading It had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
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 It had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Here we received a real welcome and once more began living the civilised life--as true Americans can when given a chance.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Here we received a real welcome and once more began living the civilised life--as true Americans can when given a chance.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
ManilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading It had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
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 had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading It had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Here we received a real welcome and once more began living the civilised life--as true Americans can when given a chance.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
on one occasion
From this reading Here we received a real welcome and once more began living the civilised life--as true Americans can when given a chance.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
a person who is being chased
From this reading It had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Here we received a real welcome and once more began living the civilised life--as true Americans can when given a chance.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Here we received a real welcome and once more began living the civilised life--as true Americans can when given a chance.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
RichardsonnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsən/
United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
Richardson'snounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsənz/
possessive form of “richardson” — United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
RobertsnounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
sky-line
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading It had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
in the near future
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
not in physical motion
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
a quantity of money
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
THIRD-CLASS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It had now been many months since we had left Manila and a job; and our exchequers, in spite of the economical methods of travel we had pursued, were being slowly depleted.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Here we received a real welcome and once more began living the civilised life--as true Americans can when given a chance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
accept gladly
From this reading Here we received a real welcome and once more began living the civilised life--as true Americans can when given a chance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GREECE AND ROME FROM A THIRD-CLASS COACH TWO weeks of the Greek freighter were enough, and Richardson and I rejoiced to see the picturesque sky-line of Constantinople come into view.
at the time that
From this reading Here we received a real welcome and once more began living the civilised life--as true Americans can when given a chance.
in or at the place that
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, as near as can be recalled, we had about two hundred and fifty dollars each and, although this sum is a mere joke when compared with the distance we were from home, still a man is not broke until he is broke.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading We made short work of getting ashore as soon as the anchor was dropped and in a few minutes were on a local steamer going up the Bosporus on our way to Roberts College, the famous American institution of the Near East, where we were to be the guests of friends of Richardson's.
