Chapter XXII

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

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plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

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perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading After an eighteen months’ stay in Julfa (Ispahan) I received orders to proceed to Teheran “to act” (for my chief).

later than; following

From this reading After an eighteen months’ stay in Julfa (Ispahan) I received orders to proceed to Teheran “to act” (for my chief).

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

From this reading After an eighteen months’ stay in Julfa (Ispahan) I received orders to proceed to Teheran “to act” (for my chief).

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

From this reading JOURNEY TO AND FROM TEHERAN.

a native or inhabitant of Armenia

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a native or inhabitant of Austria

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plural of “bazaar” — a shop where a variety of goods are sold

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a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading We started, my wife travelling in a “takhtrowan” (moving bed).

a wide street or thoroughfare

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a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading This consists of a box with doors and windows, six feet long, three feet wide, and four feet high.

a native or inhabitant of Myanmar

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a person who is in charge

From this reading After an eighteen months’ stay in Julfa (Ispahan) I received orders to proceed to Teheran “to act” (for my chief).

coins collectively

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third-person singular of “consist” — originate

From this reading This consists of a box with doors and windows, six feet long, three feet wide, and four feet high.

a member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill; they formed an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia

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determine the number or amount of

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(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

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accepted or habitual practice

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the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

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a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

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plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Proceed to Teheran—Takhtrowan—Duties—Gulhaek—Lawn-tennis—Guebre gardener—A good road—The Shah—Custom of the Kūrūk—M. Gersteiger—Cossack regiments—Austrian officers—New coinage—Count Monteforte—New police—Boulevard des Ambassadeurs—English Embassy—Tile gates—Summer palaces—Bazaars—Russian goods—Demarvend—Drive to Ispahan—Difficulties of the journey—Accidents—Danger of sunstroke—Turkeys—Keeping peacocks—Armenian tribute of poultry—Burmese and Japanese embassies—Entertainment and fireworks—Cruel treatment of Jews—Oil paintings—Bahram and his queen—Practice makes perfect—Pharaoh and the Red Sea—Pharaoh and the magicians.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading This consists of a box with doors and windows, six feet long, three feet wide, and four feet high.

operate or control a vehicle

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plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

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being one more than seventeen

From this reading After an eighteen months’ stay in Julfa (Ispahan) I received orders to proceed to Teheran “to act” (for my chief).

plural of “embassy” — a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

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a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

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an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

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an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

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plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading This consists of a box with doors and windows, six feet long, three feet wide, and four feet high.

plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After an eighteen months’ stay in Julfa (Ispahan) I received orders to proceed to Teheran “to act” (for my chief).

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading This consists of a box with doors and windows, six feet long, three feet wide, and four feet high.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading JOURNEY TO AND FROM TEHERAN.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading Proceed to Teheran—Takhtrowan—Duties—Gulhaek—Lawn-tennis—Guebre gardener—A good road—The Shah—Custom of the Kūrūk—M. Gersteiger—Cossack regiments—Austrian officers—New coinage—Count Monteforte—New police—Boulevard des Ambassadeurs—English Embassy—Tile gates—Summer palaces—Bazaars—Russian goods—Demarvend—Drive to Ispahan—Difficulties of the journey—Accidents—Danger of sunstroke—Turkeys—Keeping peacocks—Armenian tribute of poultry—Burmese and Japanese embassies—Entertainment and fireworks—Cruel treatment of Jews—Oil paintings—Bahram and his queen—Practice makes perfect—Pharaoh and the Red Sea—Pharaoh and the magicians.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

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From this reading Proceed to Teheran—Takhtrowan—Duties—Gulhaek—Lawn-tennis—Guebre gardener—A good road—The Shah—Custom of the Kūrūk—M. Gersteiger—Cossack regiments—Austrian officers—New coinage—Count Monteforte—New police—Boulevard des Ambassadeurs—English Embassy—Tile gates—Summer palaces—Bazaars—Russian goods—Demarvend—Drive to Ispahan—Difficulties of the journey—Accidents—Danger of sunstroke—Turkeys—Keeping peacocks—Armenian tribute of poultry—Burmese and Japanese embassies—Entertainment and fireworks—Cruel treatment of Jews—Oil paintings—Bahram and his queen—Practice makes perfect—Pharaoh and the Red Sea—Pharaoh and the magicians.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

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plural of “good” — benefit

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From this reading Proceed to Teheran—Takhtrowan—Duties—Gulhaek—Lawn-tennis—Guebre gardener—A good road—The Shah—Custom of the Kūrūk—M. Gersteiger—Cossack regiments—Austrian officers—New coinage—Count Monteforte—New police—Boulevard des Ambassadeurs—English Embassy—Tile gates—Summer palaces—Bazaars—Russian goods—Demarvend—Drive to Ispahan—Difficulties of the journey—Accidents—Danger of sunstroke—Turkeys—Keeping peacocks—Armenian tribute of poultry—Burmese and Japanese embassies—Entertainment and fireworks—Cruel treatment of Jews—Oil paintings—Bahram and his queen—Practice makes perfect—Pharaoh and the Red Sea—Pharaoh and the magicians.

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From this reading Proceed to Teheran—Takhtrowan—Duties—Gulhaek—Lawn-tennis—Guebre gardener—A good road—The Shah—Custom of the Kūrūk—M. Gersteiger—Cossack regiments—Austrian officers—New coinage—Count Monteforte—New police—Boulevard des Ambassadeurs—English Embassy—Tile gates—Summer palaces—Bazaars—Russian goods—Demarvend—Drive to Ispahan—Difficulties of the journey—Accidents—Danger of sunstroke—Turkeys—Keeping peacocks—Armenian tribute of poultry—Burmese and Japanese embassies—Entertainment and fireworks—Cruel treatment of Jews—Oil paintings—Bahram and his queen—Practice makes perfect—Pharaoh and the Red Sea—Pharaoh and the magicians.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading This consists of a box with doors and windows, six feet long, three feet wide, and four feet high.

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

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

From this reading After an eighteen months’ stay in Julfa (Ispahan) I received orders to proceed to Teheran “to act” (for my chief).

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

From this reading After an eighteen months’ stay in Julfa (Ispahan) I received orders to proceed to Teheran “to act” (for my chief).

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a native or inhabitant of Japan

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plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

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undertake a journey or trip

From this reading JOURNEY TO AND FROM TEHERAN.

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From this reading After an eighteen months’ stay in Julfa (Ispahan) I received orders to proceed to Teheran “to act” (for my chief).

conformity or harmony

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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading This consists of a box with doors and windows, six feet long, three feet wide, and four feet high.

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

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plural of “magician” — someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience

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plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

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plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading After an eighteen months’ stay in Julfa (Ispahan) I received orders to proceed to Teheran “to act” (for my chief).

in motion

From this reading We started, my wife travelling in a “takhtrowan” (moving bed).

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading After an eighteen months’ stay in Julfa (Ispahan) I received orders to proceed to Teheran “to act” (for my chief).

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

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A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

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plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading After an eighteen months’ stay in Julfa (Ispahan) I received orders to proceed to Teheran “to act” (for my chief).

plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

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plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion

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plural of “peacock” — European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot

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being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

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the title of the ancient Egyptian kings

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the force of policemen and officers

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a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

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a customary way of operation or behavior

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continue talking

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the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

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conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading After an eighteen months’ stay in Julfa (Ispahan) I received orders to proceed to Teheran “to act” (for my chief).

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

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plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

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an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

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a native or inhabitant of Russia

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a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

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title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran

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the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading This consists of a box with doors and windows, six feet long, three feet wide, and four feet high.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading We started, my wife travelling in a “takhtrowan” (moving bed).

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading After an eighteen months’ stay in Julfa (Ispahan) I received orders to proceed to Teheran “to act” (for my chief).

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

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sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat

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

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the capital and largest city of Iran; located in northern Iran

From this reading JOURNEY TO AND FROM TEHERAN.

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 consists of a box with doors and windows, six feet long, three feet wide, and four feet high.

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

From this reading This consists of a box with doors and windows, six feet long, three feet wide, and four feet high.

a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces

From this reading Proceed to Teheran—Takhtrowan—Duties—Gulhaek—Lawn-tennis—Guebre gardener—A good road—The Shah—Custom of the Kūrūk—M. Gersteiger—Cossack regiments—Austrian officers—New coinage—Count Monteforte—New police—Boulevard des Ambassadeurs—English Embassy—Tile gates—Summer palaces—Bazaars—Russian goods—Demarvend—Drive to Ispahan—Difficulties of the journey—Accidents—Danger of sunstroke—Turkeys—Keeping peacocks—Armenian tribute of poultry—Burmese and Japanese embassies—Entertainment and fireworks—Cruel treatment of Jews—Oil paintings—Bahram and his queen—Practice makes perfect—Pharaoh and the Red Sea—Pharaoh and the magicians.

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

From this reading JOURNEY TO AND FROM TEHERAN.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading We started, my wife travelling in a “takhtrowan” (moving bed).

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Proceed to Teheran—Takhtrowan—Duties—Gulhaek—Lawn-tennis—Guebre gardener—A good road—The Shah—Custom of the Kūrūk—M. Gersteiger—Cossack regiments—Austrian officers—New coinage—Count Monteforte—New police—Boulevard des Ambassadeurs—English Embassy—Tile gates—Summer palaces—Bazaars—Russian goods—Demarvend—Drive to Ispahan—Difficulties of the journey—Accidents—Danger of sunstroke—Turkeys—Keeping peacocks—Armenian tribute of poultry—Burmese and Japanese embassies—Entertainment and fireworks—Cruel treatment of Jews—Oil paintings—Bahram and his queen—Practice makes perfect—Pharaoh and the Red Sea—Pharaoh and the magicians.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading Proceed to Teheran—Takhtrowan—Duties—Gulhaek—Lawn-tennis—Guebre gardener—A good road—The Shah—Custom of the Kūrūk—M. Gersteiger—Cossack regiments—Austrian officers—New coinage—Count Monteforte—New police—Boulevard des Ambassadeurs—English Embassy—Tile gates—Summer palaces—Bazaars—Russian goods—Demarvend—Drive to Ispahan—Difficulties of the journey—Accidents—Danger of sunstroke—Turkeys—Keeping peacocks—Armenian tribute of poultry—Burmese and Japanese embassies—Entertainment and fireworks—Cruel treatment of Jews—Oil paintings—Bahram and his queen—Practice makes perfect—Pharaoh and the Red Sea—Pharaoh and the magicians.

plural of “turkey” — large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading Proceed to Teheran—Takhtrowan—Duties—Gulhaek—Lawn-tennis—Guebre gardener—A good road—The Shah—Custom of the Kūrūk—M. Gersteiger—Cossack regiments—Austrian officers—New coinage—Count Monteforte—New police—Boulevard des Ambassadeurs—English Embassy—Tile gates—Summer palaces—Bazaars—Russian goods—Demarvend—Drive to Ispahan—Difficulties of the journey—Accidents—Danger of sunstroke—Turkeys—Keeping peacocks—Armenian tribute of poultry—Burmese and Japanese embassies—Entertainment and fireworks—Cruel treatment of Jews—Oil paintings—Bahram and his queen—Practice makes perfect—Pharaoh and the Red Sea—Pharaoh and the magicians.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We started, my wife travelling in a “takhtrowan” (moving bed).

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading This consists of a box with doors and windows, six feet long, three feet wide, and four feet high.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading We started, my wife travelling in a “takhtrowan” (moving bed).

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading This consists of a box with doors and windows, six feet long, three feet wide, and four feet high.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This consists of a box with doors and windows, six feet long, three feet wide, and four feet high.