Chapter III

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

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

a city in northwestern Turkey; a Thracian town that was rebuilt and renamed by the Roman Emperor Hadrian

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Europa, with the Treaty of London in her hand, saves her face by replying with dignity: "Not at all.

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

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

expected hopefully

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

an inhabitant of the Balkan Peninsula

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

a republic in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

recognizable; marked

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Europa, with the Treaty of London in her hand, saves her face by replying with dignity: "Not at all.

command with authority

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

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

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

the 4th largest of Jupiter's satellites; covered with a smooth shell of frozen water

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Europa, with the Treaty of London in her hand, saves her face by replying with dignity: "Not at all.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Europa, with the Treaty of London in her hand, saves her face by replying with dignity: "Not at all.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Europa, with the Treaty of London in her hand, saves her face by replying with dignity: "Not at all.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

ten 10s

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

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

From this reading You may remember that at the very start I strongly insisted on the _status quo_."

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading You may remember that at the very start I strongly insisted on the _status quo_."

the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Europa, with the Treaty of London in her hand, saves her face by replying with dignity: "Not at all.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

the act of managing something

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading You may remember that at the very start I strongly insisted on the _status quo_."

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

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

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

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

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Europa, with the Treaty of London in her hand, saves her face by replying with dignity: "Not at all.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

force somebody to do something

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

above and across; more than

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

-ing form of “paste” — join or attach with or as if with glue

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

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

From this reading You may remember that at the very start I strongly insisted on the _status quo_."

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

To recall to mind.

From this reading You may remember that at the very start I strongly insisted on the _status quo_."

-ing form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Europa, with the Treaty of London in her hand, saves her face by replying with dignity: "Not at all.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

Identical; not different.

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring

From this reading Europa, with the Treaty of London in her hand, saves her face by replying with dignity: "Not at all.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

term of address for a man

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

make square

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading You may remember that at the very start I strongly insisted on the _status quo_."

the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society

From this reading You may remember that at the very start I strongly insisted on the _status quo_."

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading You may remember that at the very start I strongly insisted on the _status quo_."

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading _Punch_, on the eve of the signature of the treaty, anticipated the triumph of Turkey, who is seen pasting up, on the door of the Hotel Adrianople, a notice, "Under the same old management," over a previous notice, "Under entirely new management," and expressing regret at being unable to oblige Europa by retiring.

precisely as stated

From this reading You may remember that at the very start I strongly insisted on the _status quo_."

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

which person or people

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading [Sidenote: _The Balkan Cockpit_] The attitude of the Concert of Powers over the question of Adrianople is indicated in the cartoon in which Sir Edward Grey tells the Turk, the man in possession, that he will have to go, but that the Powers haven't decided who was to turn him out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading European intervention proving hopeless, the matter was left for direct negotiations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with the result that the new frontier gave Turkey about one hundred square miles more territory together with Adrianople.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You may remember that at the very start I strongly insisted on the _status quo_."