Chapter X · A Cup of Coffee

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

quickly and without warning

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Bands of marauders infested the country districts, and the constant expeditions necessary to keep the main trade-routes open involved an expenditure of men and money which could with difficulty be met.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

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From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Matters were going rather badly in the pashalik just now.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Bands of marauders infested the country districts, and the constant expeditions necessary to keep the main trade-routes open involved an expenditure of men and money which could with difficulty be met.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

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From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

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From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Bands of marauders infested the country districts, and the constant expeditions necessary to keep the main trade-routes open involved an expenditure of men and money which could with difficulty be met.

without stop or interruption

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Bands of marauders infested the country districts, and the constant expeditions necessary to keep the main trade-routes open involved an expenditure of men and money which could with difficulty be met.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Bands of marauders infested the country districts, and the constant expeditions necessary to keep the main trade-routes open involved an expenditure of men and money which could with difficulty be met.

psychological suffering

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Bands of marauders infested the country districts, and the constant expeditions necessary to keep the main trade-routes open involved an expenditure of men and money which could with difficulty be met.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

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From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

one or the other of two

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

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From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Bands of marauders infested the country districts, and the constant expeditions necessary to keep the main trade-routes open involved an expenditure of men and money which could with difficulty be met.

money paid out; an amount spent

From this reading Bands of marauders infested the country districts, and the constant expeditions necessary to keep the main trade-routes open involved an expenditure of men and money which could with difficulty be met.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

an acute insufficiency

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

the act of departing

From this reading Matters were going rather badly in the pashalik just now.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

plural of “harvest” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

omitting no one; from the door of one house to that of the next

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

past form of “infest” — invade in great numbers

From this reading Bands of marauders infested the country districts, and the constant expeditions necessary to keep the main trade-routes open involved an expenditure of men and money which could with difficulty be met.

not opportune

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading Bands of marauders infested the country districts, and the constant expeditions necessary to keep the main trade-routes open involved an expenditure of men and money which could with difficulty be met.

and nothing more

From this reading Matters were going rather badly in the pashalik just now.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Bands of marauders infested the country districts, and the constant expeditions necessary to keep the main trade-routes open involved an expenditure of men and money which could with difficulty be met.

most important element

From this reading Bands of marauders infested the country districts, and the constant expeditions necessary to keep the main trade-routes open involved an expenditure of men and money which could with difficulty be met.

engage in

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty

From this reading Bands of marauders infested the country districts, and the constant expeditions necessary to keep the main trade-routes open involved an expenditure of men and money which could with difficulty be met.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Matters were going rather badly in the pashalik just now.

the force of workers available

From this reading Bands of marauders infested the country districts, and the constant expeditions necessary to keep the main trade-routes open involved an expenditure of men and money which could with difficulty be met.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Bands of marauders infested the country districts, and the constant expeditions necessary to keep the main trade-routes open involved an expenditure of men and money which could with difficulty be met.

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From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

a particular point in time

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

absolutely essential

From this reading Bands of marauders infested the country districts, and the constant expeditions necessary to keep the main trade-routes open involved an expenditure of men and money which could with difficulty be met.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Matters were going rather badly in the pashalik just now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Bands of marauders infested the country districts, and the constant expeditions necessary to keep the main trade-routes open involved an expenditure of men and money which could with difficulty be met.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

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From this reading Matters were going rather badly in the pashalik just now.

a perceptual structure

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

on the contrary

From this reading Matters were going rather badly in the pashalik just now.

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

sullen or moody

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

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From this reading Bands of marauders infested the country districts, and the constant expeditions necessary to keep the main trade-routes open involved an expenditure of men and money which could with difficulty be met.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Matters were going rather badly in the pashalik just now.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

which person or people

From this reading Two or three scanty harvests had been followed by famine, and the general distress was increased by the fact that the Pasha, who was much in want of money, had chosen this singularly inopportune moment for imposing a duty on the importation of foreign corn, a course which was strongly resented.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading For more than a year Azim Bey continued to be sulky on the subject of the Mission-school, although in everything else he was a pattern pupil.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His intended career as a public benefactor seemed destined to end abruptly with Charlie Egerton’s appearance in the Yehudis’ parlour, and Cecil could not be wholly sorry for this, since political feeling in the city was not in a state to make house-to-house visitation either safe or pleasant.