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

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From this reading Almost as soon as I arrived in Julfa I received a visit from the prince’s hakim-bashi, Mirza Abdul Wahab.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost as soon as I arrived in Julfa I received a visit from the prince’s hakim-bashi, Mirza Abdul Wahab.

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

From this reading This gentleman, a native of Kashan, had received his medical education in Paris, and was an M.D. of its University.

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

From this reading This gentleman, a native of Kashan, had received his medical education in Paris, and was an M.D. of its University.

oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines

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plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Almost as soon as I arrived in Julfa I received a visit from the prince’s hakim-bashi, Mirza Abdul Wahab.

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

From this reading Almost as soon as I arrived in Julfa I received a visit from the prince’s hakim-bashi, Mirza Abdul Wahab.

in a state of sleep

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.

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having undesirable or negative qualities

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a cudgel used to give someone a beating on the soles of the feet

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plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

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to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

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plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

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a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading This gentleman, a native of Kashan, had received his medical education in Paris, and was an M.D. of its University.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

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possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

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lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.

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

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.

plural of “dye” — a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair

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the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading This gentleman, a native of Kashan, had received his medical education in Paris, and was an M.D. of its University.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

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of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.

mat together and make felt-like

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Almost as soon as I arrived in Julfa I received a visit from the prince’s hakim-bashi, Mirza Abdul Wahab.

a man of refinement

From this reading This gentleman, a native of Kashan, had received his medical education in Paris, and was an M.D. of its University.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.

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

From this reading This gentleman, a native of Kashan, had received his medical education in Paris, and was an M.D. of its University.

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From this reading Almost as soon as I arrived in Julfa I received a visit from the prince’s hakim-bashi, Mirza Abdul Wahab.

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

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.

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

From this reading This gentleman, a native of Kashan, had received his medical education in Paris, and was an M.D. of its University.

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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Almost as soon as I arrived in Julfa I received a visit from the prince’s hakim-bashi, Mirza Abdul Wahab.

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

From this reading Almost as soon as I arrived in Julfa I received a visit from the prince’s hakim-bashi, Mirza Abdul Wahab.

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From this reading ISPAHAN.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

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the quality of being just or fair

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From this reading This gentleman, a native of Kashan, had received his medical education in Paris, and was an M.D. of its University.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading This gentleman, a native of Kashan, had received his medical education in Paris, and was an M.D. of its University.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading This gentleman, a native of Kashan, had received his medical education in Paris, and was an M.D. of its University.

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From this reading Almost as soon as I arrived in Julfa I received a visit from the prince’s hakim-bashi, Mirza Abdul Wahab.

an embroidered rug made from a coarse Indian felt

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characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading This gentleman, a native of Kashan, had received his medical education in Paris, and was an M.D. of its University.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This gentleman, a native of Kashan, had received his medical education in Paris, and was an M.D. of its University.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading This gentleman, a native of Kashan, had received his medical education in Paris, and was an M.D. of its University.

a licensed medical practitioner

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possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

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conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Almost as soon as I arrived in Julfa I received a visit from the prince’s hakim-bashi, Mirza Abdul Wahab.

except for; apart from

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.

in the near future

From this reading Almost as soon as I arrived in Julfa I received a visit from the prince’s hakim-bashi, Mirza Abdul Wahab.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.

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

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

From this reading This gentleman, a native of Kashan, had received his medical education in Paris, and was an M.D. of its University.

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

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an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

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the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading This gentleman, a native of Kashan, had received his medical education in Paris, and was an M.D. of its University.

plural of “vagary” — an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.

plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

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a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

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go to see a place, as for entertainment

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From this reading Almost as soon as I arrived in Julfa I received a visit from the prince’s hakim-bashi, Mirza Abdul Wahab.

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

From this reading This gentleman, a native of Kashan, had received his medical education in Paris, and was an M.D. of its University.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

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

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.

at the time that

From this reading He described his life in Ispahan as dull in the extreme, that he was never off duty save when the Prince-Governor was asleep, and that his anxieties on account of the vagaries of his charge were great.