Chapter V

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

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading I determined to take the bull by the horns, and accordingly called at the Turkish Foreign office to see Halil Bey, the Foreign Minister.

matters of personal concern

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

later than; following

From this reading After four unsuccessful attempts, I succeeded in seeing him by reason of my credentials, which have enabled me to gather so much valuable information.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading It must be remembered that I was in possession of a personal introduction to him from the Turkish Ambassador in Vienna.

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

From this reading I determined to take the bull by the horns, and accordingly called at the Turkish Foreign office to see Halil Bey, the Foreign Minister.

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

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I determined to take the bull by the horns, and accordingly called at the Turkish Foreign office to see Halil Bey, the Foreign Minister.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading After four unsuccessful attempts, I succeeded in seeing him by reason of my credentials, which have enabled me to gather so much valuable information.

capital and largest city of Iraq; located on the Tigris River

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

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

From this reading It must be remembered that I was in possession of a personal introduction to him from the Turkish Ambassador in Vienna.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

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

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading I determined to take the bull by the horns, and accordingly called at the Turkish Foreign office to see Halil Bey, the Foreign Minister.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I determined to take the bull by the horns, and accordingly called at the Turkish Foreign office to see Halil Bey, the Foreign Minister.

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

From this reading I determined to take the bull by the horns, and accordingly called at the Turkish Foreign office to see Halil Bey, the Foreign Minister.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

the largest city and former capital of Turkey

From this reading The principal object of my visit to Constantinople was to find out from the Turks what were the German plans.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

From this reading After four unsuccessful attempts, I succeeded in seeing him by reason of my credentials, which have enabled me to gather so much valuable information.

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

characterized by great determination

From this reading I determined to take the bull by the horns, and accordingly called at the Turkish Foreign office to see Halil Bey, the Foreign Minister.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading After four unsuccessful attempts, I succeeded in seeing him by reason of my credentials, which have enabled me to gather so much valuable information.

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

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

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

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The principal object of my visit to Constantinople was to find out from the Turks what were the German plans.

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

From this reading I determined to take the bull by the horns, and accordingly called at the Turkish Foreign office to see Halil Bey, the Foreign Minister.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading After four unsuccessful attempts, I succeeded in seeing him by reason of my credentials, which have enabled me to gather so much valuable information.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The principal object of my visit to Constantinople was to find out from the Turks what were the German plans.

assemble or get together

From this reading After four unsuccessful attempts, I succeeded in seeing him by reason of my credentials, which have enabled me to gather so much valuable information.

a person of German nationality

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

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

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

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

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

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

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

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

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading After four unsuccessful attempts, I succeeded in seeing him by reason of my credentials, which have enabled me to gather so much valuable information.

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

From this reading It must be remembered that I was in possession of a personal introduction to him from the Turkish Ambassador in Vienna.

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading I determined to take the bull by the horns, and accordingly called at the Turkish Foreign office to see Halil Bey, the Foreign Minister.

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

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

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

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

a message received and understood

From this reading After four unsuccessful attempts, I succeeded in seeing him by reason of my credentials, which have enabled me to gather so much valuable information.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading It must be remembered that I was in possession of a personal introduction to him from the Turkish Ambassador in Vienna.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It must be remembered that I was in possession of a personal introduction to him from the Turkish Ambassador in Vienna.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

social deportment

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

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

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading I determined to take the bull by the horns, and accordingly called at the Turkish Foreign office to see Halil Bey, the Foreign Minister.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading After four unsuccessful attempts, I succeeded in seeing him by reason of my credentials, which have enabled me to gather so much valuable information.

a jurist who interprets Muslim religious law

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must be remembered that I was in possession of a personal introduction to him from the Turkish Ambassador in Vienna.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The principal object of my visit to Constantinople was to find out from the Turks what were the German plans.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The principal object of my visit to Constantinople was to find out from the Turks what were the German plans.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

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

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

and nothing more

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The principal object of my visit to Constantinople was to find out from the Turks what were the German plans.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading It must be remembered that I was in possession of a personal introduction to him from the Turkish Ambassador in Vienna.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading It must be remembered that I was in possession of a personal introduction to him from the Turkish Ambassador in Vienna.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The principal object of my visit to Constantinople was to find out from the Turks what were the German plans.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading After four unsuccessful attempts, I succeeded in seeing him by reason of my credentials, which have enabled me to gather so much valuable information.

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It must be remembered that I was in possession of a personal introduction to him from the Turkish Ambassador in Vienna.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I determined to take the bull by the horns, and accordingly called at the Turkish Foreign office to see Halil Bey, the Foreign Minister.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading After four unsuccessful attempts, I succeeded in seeing him by reason of my credentials, which have enabled me to gather so much valuable information.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading After four unsuccessful attempts, I succeeded in seeing him by reason of my credentials, which have enabled me to gather so much valuable information.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading After four unsuccessful attempts, I succeeded in seeing him by reason of my credentials, which have enabled me to gather so much valuable information.

a city in northeastern Egypt at the head of the Gulf of Suez and at the southern end of the Suez Canal

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

carry out

From this reading I determined to take the bull by the horns, and accordingly called at the Turkish Foreign office to see Halil Bey, the Foreign Minister.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It must be remembered that I was in possession of a personal introduction to him from the Turkish Ambassador in Vienna.

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

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

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

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

soldiers collectively

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

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

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading The principal object of my visit to Constantinople was to find out from the Turks what were the German plans.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading After four unsuccessful attempts, I succeeded in seeing him by reason of my credentials, which have enabled me to gather so much valuable information.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading After four unsuccessful attempts, I succeeded in seeing him by reason of my credentials, which have enabled me to gather so much valuable information.

the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss

From this reading It must be remembered that I was in possession of a personal introduction to him from the Turkish Ambassador in Vienna.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The principal object of my visit to Constantinople was to find out from the Turks what were the German plans.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

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

From this reading The principal object of my visit to Constantinople was to find out from the Turks what were the German plans.

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

From this reading The principal object of my visit to Constantinople was to find out from the Turks what were the German plans.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The principal object of my visit to Constantinople was to find out from the Turks what were the German plans.

in or at the place that

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.

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

From this reading After four unsuccessful attempts, I succeeded in seeing him by reason of my credentials, which have enabled me to gather so much valuable information.

medium for communication

From this reading I INTERVIEW ENVER PASHA Germanising the Turkish War Office--Halil Bey--Wireless Disguised as a Circus--Enver Pasha Receives Me--The Turkish Napoleon--Something of a Dandy--“If the English Had Only Had the Courage”--“To Egypt!”--Turkey’s Debt to Great Britain--Affairs Before Manners--A German Tribute to British Troops--Their Designs in the Suez Canal--German War Plans--Where to Kill Germans--The Baghdad Expedition--German Officers in Mufti.