Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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From this reading "March 26.

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

From this reading I am of opinion that such a commission will be necessary, but the office will be both delicate and difficult.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am of opinion that such a commission will be necessary, but the office will be both delicate and difficult.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

a quantity of money

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

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

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

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

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

from appearances alone

From this reading "This commission is apparently named by the Committee or the contracting parties in England.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

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

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

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

From this reading Of this, however, we have as yet only the report.

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

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

the two together, not just one

From this reading I am of opinion that such a commission will be necessary, but the office will be both delicate and difficult.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I am of opinion that such a commission will be necessary, but the office will be both delicate and difficult.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading "This commission is apparently named by the Committee or the contracting parties in England.

plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading "This commission is apparently named by the Committee or the contracting parties in England.

becoming infected

From this reading "This commission is apparently named by the Committee or the contracting parties in England.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading I am of opinion that such a commission will be necessary, but the office will be both delicate and difficult.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading I am of opinion that such a commission will be necessary, but the office will be both delicate and difficult.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading "This commission is apparently named by the Committee or the contracting parties in England.

remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Of this, however, we have as yet only the report.

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

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Of this, however, we have as yet only the report.

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

From this reading I am of opinion that such a commission will be necessary, but the office will be both delicate and difficult.

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

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

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

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

march in a procession

From this reading "March 26.

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From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

absolutely essential

From this reading I am of opinion that such a commission will be necessary, but the office will be both delicate and difficult.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading I am of opinion that such a commission will be necessary, but the office will be both delicate and difficult.

and nothing more

From this reading Of this, however, we have as yet only the report.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading I am of opinion that such a commission will be necessary, but the office will be both delicate and difficult.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "This commission is apparently named by the Committee or the contracting parties in England.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading "This commission is apparently named by the Committee or the contracting parties in England.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Of this, however, we have as yet only the report.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I am of opinion that such a commission will be necessary, but the office will be both delicate and difficult.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

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

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

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

From this reading Of this, however, we have as yet only the report.

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

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

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

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Of this, however, we have as yet only the report.

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

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I am of opinion that such a commission will be necessary, but the office will be both delicate and difficult.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.

but in spite of that

From this reading Of this, however, we have as yet only the report.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Since your intelligence with regard to the Greek loan, P. Mavrocordato has shown to me an extract from some correspondence of his, by which it would appear that three commissioners are to be named to see that the amount is placed in proper hands for the service of the country, and that my name is amongst the number.