used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Portugal is now officially at war with Germany, and the dogs of frightfulness are already toasting "_der Tagus_."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Portugal is now officially at war with Germany, and the dogs of frightfulness are already toasting "_der Tagus_."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Portugal is now officially at war with Germany, and the dogs of frightfulness are already toasting "_der Tagus_."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Portugal is now officially at war with Germany, and the dogs of frightfulness are already toasting "_der Tagus_."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SVEN HEDIN is reported to be at Constantinople, on his way to the Turkish Front.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
CHARIVARIA
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From this reading CHARIVARIA.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
der
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From this reading Portugal is now officially at war with Germany, and the dogs of frightfulness are already toasting "_der Tagus_."
despatches
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From this reading It is supposed that he will undertake the writing of the official despatches, a duty to which the innate modesty of the Osmanli prevents him from doing full justice.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Portugal is now officially at war with Germany, and the dogs of frightfulness are already toasting "_der Tagus_."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It is supposed that he will undertake the writing of the official despatches, a duty to which the innate modesty of the Osmanli prevents him from doing full justice.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It is supposed that he will undertake the writing of the official despatches, a duty to which the innate modesty of the Osmanli prevents him from doing full justice.
ENVER
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From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
frightfulnessnoun
the quality of being frightful
From this reading Portugal is now officially at war with Germany, and the dogs of frightfulness are already toasting "_der Tagus_."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is supposed that he will undertake the writing of the official despatches, a duty to which the innate modesty of the Osmanli prevents him from doing full justice.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading SVEN HEDIN is reported to be at Constantinople, on his way to the Turkish Front.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It is supposed that he will undertake the writing of the official despatches, a duty to which the innate modesty of the Osmanli prevents him from doing full justice.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading Portugal is now officially at war with Germany, and the dogs of frightfulness are already toasting "_der Tagus_."
destroyed or killed
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is supposed that he will undertake the writing of the official despatches, a duty to which the innate modesty of the Osmanli prevents him from doing full justice.
HEDIN
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From this reading SVEN HEDIN is reported to be at Constantinople, on his way to the Turkish Front.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SVEN HEDIN is reported to be at Constantinople, on his way to the Turkish Front.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading It is supposed that he will undertake the writing of the official despatches, a duty to which the innate modesty of the Osmanli prevents him from doing full justice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Portugal is now officially at war with Germany, and the dogs of frightfulness are already toasting "_der Tagus_."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading It is supposed that he will undertake the writing of the official despatches, a duty to which the innate modesty of the Osmanli prevents him from doing full justice.
MAHOMETnoun
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
MedinanounUS /məˈdaɪnə/
a city in western Saudi Arabia; site of the tomb of Muhammad; the second most holy city of Islam
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading It is supposed that he will undertake the writing of the official despatches, a duty to which the innate modesty of the Osmanli prevents him from doing full justice.
not any; not one
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Portugal is now officially at war with Germany, and the dogs of frightfulness are already toasting "_der Tagus_."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Portugal is now officially at war with Germany, and the dogs of frightfulness are already toasting "_der Tagus_."
having official authority or sanction
From this reading It is supposed that he will undertake the writing of the official despatches, a duty to which the innate modesty of the Osmanli prevents him from doing full justice.
officiallyadverbUS /əˈfɪʃəli/
in an official role
From this reading Portugal is now officially at war with Germany, and the dogs of frightfulness are already toasting "_der Tagus_."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SVEN HEDIN is reported to be at Constantinople, on his way to the Turkish Front.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
Osmanlinoun
a Turk (especially a Turk who is a member of the tribe of Osman I)
From this reading It is supposed that he will undertake the writing of the official despatches, a duty to which the innate modesty of the Osmanli prevents him from doing full justice.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
PASHAnounUS /pəˈʃɑː/
a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
PortugalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡəl/
a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)
From this reading Portugal is now officially at war with Germany, and the dogs of frightfulness are already toasting "_der Tagus_."
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
preventsverbUS /prɪˈvents/
third-person singular of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading It is supposed that he will undertake the writing of the official despatches, a duty to which the innate modesty of the Osmanli prevents him from doing full justice.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
PROPHETnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading SVEN HEDIN is reported to be at Constantinople, on his way to the Turkish Front.
required or under orders
From this reading It is supposed that he will undertake the writing of the official despatches, a duty to which the innate modesty of the Osmanli prevents him from doing full justice.
SVEN
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From this reading SVEN HEDIN is reported to be at Constantinople, on his way to the Turkish Front.
Tagusnoun
a European river; flows into the North Atlantic
From this reading Portugal is now officially at war with Germany, and the dogs of frightfulness are already toasting "_der Tagus_."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Portugal is now officially at war with Germany, and the dogs of frightfulness are already toasting "_der Tagus_."
in or at that place or location
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
toastingnounUS /ˈtoʊstɪŋ/
cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill
From this reading Portugal is now officially at war with Germany, and the dogs of frightfulness are already toasting "_der Tagus_."
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading SVEN HEDIN is reported to be at Constantinople, on his way to the Turkish Front.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading It is supposed that he will undertake the writing of the official despatches, a duty to which the innate modesty of the Osmanli prevents him from doing full justice.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Portugal is now officially at war with Germany, and the dogs of frightfulness are already toasting "_der Tagus_."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first the report that ENVER PASHA had gone to pay a visit to the tomb of the PROPHET at Medina caused a feeling of profound depression in Constantinople; but it is now recognised that there was no other course open to him, as MAHOMET was not in a position to visit the Pasha.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SVEN HEDIN is reported to be at Constantinople, on his way to the Turkish Front.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is supposed that he will undertake the writing of the official despatches, a duty to which the innate modesty of the Osmanli prevents him from doing full justice.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is supposed that he will undertake the writing of the official despatches, a duty to which the innate modesty of the Osmanli prevents him from doing full justice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Portugal is now officially at war with Germany, and the dogs of frightfulness are already toasting "_der Tagus_."
the act of creating written works
From this reading It is supposed that he will undertake the writing of the official despatches, a duty to which the innate modesty of the Osmanli prevents him from doing full justice.
