Chapter VII

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

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

someone who administers a business

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

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

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

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

From this reading From twenty-five to thirty carriages passed me as I stood vainly endeavouring to persuade one of the drivers to pull up.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

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

From this reading To me Constantinople seemed to be a city of maimed and wounded.

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

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

a city in southwestern Poland on the Oder

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading From twenty-five to thirty carriages passed me as I stood vainly endeavouring to persuade one of the drivers to pull up.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

the largest city and former capital of Turkey

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

without stop or interruption

From this reading They took not the slightest notice of my gesticulations, but continued precipitately on their way.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading From twenty-five to thirty carriages passed me as I stood vainly endeavouring to persuade one of the drivers to pull up.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

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From this reading From twenty-five to thirty carriages passed me as I stood vainly endeavouring to persuade one of the drivers to pull up.

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

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

having momentous consequences; of decisive importance

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

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From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

a person of German nationality

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

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From this reading They took not the slightest notice of my gesticulations, but continued precipitately on their way.

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

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

engage or hire for work

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

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

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

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

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

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

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

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

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

people who are wounded

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

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

From this reading To me Constantinople seemed to be a city of maimed and wounded.

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From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They took not the slightest notice of my gesticulations, but continued precipitately on their way.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading They took not the slightest notice of my gesticulations, but continued precipitately on their way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading From twenty-five to thirty carriages passed me as I stood vainly endeavouring to persuade one of the drivers to pull up.

win approval or support for

From this reading From twenty-five to thirty carriages passed me as I stood vainly endeavouring to persuade one of the drivers to pull up.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

at breakneck speed

From this reading They took not the slightest notice of my gesticulations, but continued precipitately on their way.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading From twenty-five to thirty carriages passed me as I stood vainly endeavouring to persuade one of the drivers to pull up.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To me Constantinople seemed to be a city of maimed and wounded.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading They took not the slightest notice of my gesticulations, but continued precipitately on their way.

the largest city and former capital of Turkey

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

not in physical motion

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading From twenty-five to thirty carriages passed me as I stood vainly endeavouring to persuade one of the drivers to pull up.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

carry out

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

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

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

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

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They took not the slightest notice of my gesticulations, but continued precipitately on their way.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading From twenty-five to thirty carriages passed me as I stood vainly endeavouring to persuade one of the drivers to pull up.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

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

From this reading To me Constantinople seemed to be a city of maimed and wounded.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading They took not the slightest notice of my gesticulations, but continued precipitately on their way.

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

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

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

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

being five more than twenty

From this reading From twenty-five to thirty carriages passed me as I stood vainly endeavouring to persuade one of the drivers to pull up.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

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

From this reading From twenty-five to thirty carriages passed me as I stood vainly endeavouring to persuade one of the drivers to pull up.

to no avail

From this reading From twenty-five to thirty carriages passed me as I stood vainly endeavouring to persuade one of the drivers to pull up.

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading One morning I strolled out of my hotel, intending to take a carriage to Stamboul, one of those strange vehicles drawn by two lean but vigorous horses that still remain on the streets for hire.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They took not the slightest notice of my gesticulations, but continued precipitately on their way.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.

people who are wounded

From this reading CONSTANTINOPLE FROM WITHIN A City of Maimed and Wounded--I See the Sultan--Enver’s Popularity--Talaat Bey the Real Administrator--Gallipoli Day--Constantinople “Mafficks”--The Return of the Ten Thousand--How the _Goeben_ and _Breslau_ Escaped--Their Fateful Arrival at Constantinople--German Privileges--Mendacities of the Turkish Press--The Egyptian Situation--A German Camel Corps--The Turks a Formidable Factor.