Chapter VIII

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

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

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

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

the state of being absent

From this reading They complained to me bitterly of the absence of amusement, for all the theatres and picture palaces were closed, and there was no distraction whatever for the apostles of “Frightfulness.”

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

(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 They complained to me bitterly of the absence of amusement, for all the theatres and picture palaces were closed, and there was no distraction whatever for the apostles of “Frightfulness.”

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading They complained to me bitterly of the absence of amusement, for all the theatres and picture palaces were closed, and there was no distraction whatever for the apostles of “Frightfulness.”

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

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

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

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading For one thing, big fish swim in large lakes; for another, the visitors at large hotels are less noticed and less likely to be suspected than those at smaller places.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

plural of “apostle” — an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform

From this reading They complained to me bitterly of the absence of amusement, for all the theatres and picture palaces were closed, and there was no distraction whatever for the apostles of “Frightfulness.”

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

From this reading For one thing, big fish swim in large lakes; for another, the visitors at large hotels are less noticed and less likely to be suspected than those at smaller places.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

a native or inhabitant of Austria

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a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

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

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For one thing, big fish swim in large lakes; for another, the visitors at large hotels are less noticed and less likely to be suspected than those at smaller places.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading They complained to me bitterly of the absence of amusement, for all the theatres and picture palaces were closed, and there was no distraction whatever for the apostles of “Frightfulness.”

the people of Great Britain

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

showing who or what does the action

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an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

the quality of not being careful or taking pains

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

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

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading They complained to me bitterly of the absence of amusement, for all the theatres and picture palaces were closed, and there was no distraction whatever for the apostles of “Frightfulness.”

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading They complained to me bitterly of the absence of amusement, for all the theatres and picture palaces were closed, and there was no distraction whatever for the apostles of “Frightfulness.”

third-person singular of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

the largest city and former capital of Turkey

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plural of “consul” — a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country

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plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading At the Pera Palace Hotel I had many interesting conversations with German officers, for whom I had to swallow my dislike for reasons of policy.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

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the act of discovering something

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an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading At the Pera Palace Hotel I had many interesting conversations with German officers, for whom I had to swallow my dislike for reasons of policy.

mental turmoil

From this reading They complained to me bitterly of the absence of amusement, for all the theatres and picture palaces were closed, and there was no distraction whatever for the apostles of “Frightfulness.”

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

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

come together

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

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a notable achievement

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any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading For one thing, big fish swim in large lakes; for another, the visitors at large hotels are less noticed and less likely to be suspected than those at smaller places.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

the quality of being frightful

From this reading They complained to me bitterly of the absence of amusement, for all the theatres and picture palaces were closed, and there was no distraction whatever for the apostles of “Frightfulness.”

a person of German nationality

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

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

From this reading At the Pera Palace Hotel I had many interesting conversations with German officers, for whom I had to swallow my dislike for reasons of policy.

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

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

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

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

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

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

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

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading For one thing, big fish swim in large lakes; for another, the visitors at large hotels are less noticed and less likely to be suspected than those at smaller places.

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

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

being in captivity

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

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

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

a single distinct event

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading At the Pera Palace Hotel I had many interesting conversations with German officers, for whom I had to swallow my dislike for reasons of policy.

plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

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

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

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

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading For one thing, big fish swim in large lakes; for another, the visitors at large hotels are less noticed and less likely to be suspected than those at smaller places.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For one thing, big fish swim in large lakes; for another, the visitors at large hotels are less noticed and less likely to be suspected than those at smaller places.

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

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading For one thing, big fish swim in large lakes; for another, the visitors at large hotels are less noticed and less likely to be suspected than those at smaller places.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading For one thing, big fish swim in large lakes; for another, the visitors at large hotels are less noticed and less likely to be suspected than those at smaller places.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

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

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading At the Pera Palace Hotel I had many interesting conversations with German officers, for whom I had to swallow my dislike for reasons of policy.

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

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

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belonging to the person speaking

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connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

not any; not one

From this reading They complained to me bitterly of the absence of amusement, for all the theatres and picture palaces were closed, and there was no distraction whatever for the apostles of “Frightfulness.”

being perceived or observed

From this reading For one thing, big fish swim in large lakes; for another, the visitors at large hotels are less noticed and less likely to be suspected than those at smaller places.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

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

From this reading At the Pera Palace Hotel I had many interesting conversations with German officers, for whom I had to swallow my dislike for reasons of policy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

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

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading At the Pera Palace Hotel I had many interesting conversations with German officers, for whom I had to swallow my dislike for reasons of policy.

plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading They complained to me bitterly of the absence of amusement, for all the theatres and picture palaces were closed, and there was no distraction whatever for the apostles of “Frightfulness.”

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From this reading At the Pera Palace Hotel I had many interesting conversations with German officers, for whom I had to swallow my dislike for reasons of policy.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading They complained to me bitterly of the absence of amusement, for all the theatres and picture palaces were closed, and there was no distraction whatever for the apostles of “Frightfulness.”

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For one thing, big fish swim in large lakes; for another, the visitors at large hotels are less noticed and less likely to be suspected than those at smaller places.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading At the Pera Palace Hotel I had many interesting conversations with German officers, for whom I had to swallow my dislike for reasons of policy.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading At the Pera Palace Hotel I had many interesting conversations with German officers, for whom I had to swallow my dislike for reasons of policy.

deserving regret

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading For one thing, big fish swim in large lakes; for another, the visitors at large hotels are less noticed and less likely to be suspected than those at smaller places.

catch sight of

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

plural of “submarine” — a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

believed likely

From this reading For one thing, big fish swim in large lakes; for another, the visitors at large hotels are less noticed and less likely to be suspected than those at smaller places.

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading At the Pera Palace Hotel I had many interesting conversations with German officers, for whom I had to swallow my dislike for reasons of policy.

travel through water

From this reading For one thing, big fish swim in large lakes; for another, the visitors at large hotels are less noticed and less likely to be suspected than those at smaller places.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For one thing, big fish swim in large lakes; for another, the visitors at large hotels are less noticed and less likely to be suspected than those at smaller places.

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

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading They complained to me bitterly of the absence of amusement, for all the theatres and picture palaces were closed, and there was no distraction whatever for the apostles of “Frightfulness.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading They complained to me bitterly of the absence of amusement, for all the theatres and picture palaces were closed, and there was no distraction whatever for the apostles of “Frightfulness.”

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

From this reading They complained to me bitterly of the absence of amusement, for all the theatres and picture palaces were closed, and there was no distraction whatever for the apostles of “Frightfulness.”

a special situation

From this reading For one thing, big fish swim in large lakes; for another, the visitors at large hotels are less noticed and less likely to be suspected than those at smaller places.

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

From this reading For one thing, big fish swim in large lakes; for another, the visitors at large hotels are less noticed and less likely to be suspected than those at smaller places.

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

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

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From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

precisely as stated

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading For one thing, big fish swim in large lakes; for another, the visitors at large hotels are less noticed and less likely to be suspected than those at smaller places.

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

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading THE “UNTERSEE” GERMAN My Kiel Acquaintance--Submarines by Rail--German Submarines at Constantinople--My Voyage of Discovery--The Exploit of U51--Captain von Hersing--German Hero-worship--A Daring Feat--A Modest German!--Von Hersing in England--The German Naval Officer--His Opinion of the British Navy--A Regrettable Incident--Dr. Ledera Imprisoned--I Encounter an Austrian Spy--He Confides to me his Methods--The Carelessness of British Consuls.

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

From this reading They complained to me bitterly of the absence of amusement, for all the theatres and picture palaces were closed, and there was no distraction whatever for the apostles of “Frightfulness.”

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

From this reading They complained to me bitterly of the absence of amusement, for all the theatres and picture palaces were closed, and there was no distraction whatever for the apostles of “Frightfulness.”

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading They complained to me bitterly of the absence of amusement, for all the theatres and picture palaces were closed, and there was no distraction whatever for the apostles of “Frightfulness.”

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

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At the Pera Palace Hotel I had many interesting conversations with German officers, for whom I had to swallow my dislike for reasons of policy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At the Pera Palace Hotel I had many interesting conversations with German officers, for whom I had to swallow my dislike for reasons of policy.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading An axiom, and a very valuable one, for a man employed in secret service work for a newspaper should be to stay always at the best hotel in any city at which he is making investigations.