used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
(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 In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Anyway, he sits inside a fortified palace, surrounded by troops, and chatters his teeth from sunrise to sunset.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
AssignmentnounUS /əˈsaɪnmənt/
a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
bombingnounUS /ˈbɑːmɪŋ/
an attack by dropping bombs
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Anyway, he sits inside a fortified palace, surrounded by troops, and chatters his teeth from sunrise to sunset.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
chatters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anyway, he sits inside a fortified palace, surrounded by troops, and chatters his teeth from sunrise to sunset.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
ConvulsionnounUS /kənˈvʌlʃən/
a sudden uncontrollable attack
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
criterionnounUS /kraɪˈtɪriən/
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The unfortunate monarch is no doubt the ring-leader in this quaint idea.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
with resolute determination
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
foreignernounUS /ˈfɔːrənər/
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading Anyway, he sits inside a fortified palace, surrounded by troops, and chatters his teeth from sunrise to sunset.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anyway, he sits inside a fortified palace, surrounded by troops, and chatters his teeth from sunrise to sunset.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Anyway, he sits inside a fortified palace, surrounded by troops, and chatters his teeth from sunrise to sunset.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The unfortunate monarch is no doubt the ring-leader in this quaint idea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Anyway, he sits inside a fortified palace, surrounded by troops, and chatters his teeth from sunrise to sunset.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
intentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtents/
plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
immediately past
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
engage in
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading The unfortunate monarch is no doubt the ring-leader in this quaint idea.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
not any; not one
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Anyway, he sits inside a fortified palace, surrounded by troops, and chatters his teeth from sunrise to sunset.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
PremiernounUS /preˈmɪr/
the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading The unfortunate monarch is no doubt the ring-leader in this quaint idea.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
ring-leader
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The unfortunate monarch is no doubt the ring-leader in this quaint idea.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading Anyway, he sits inside a fortified palace, surrounded by troops, and chatters his teeth from sunrise to sunset.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
spadesnounUS /speɪdz/
plural of “spade” — a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
stalkingnounUS /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/
a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
SultannounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/
A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Anyway, he sits inside a fortified palace, surrounded by troops, and chatters his teeth from sunrise to sunset.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Anyway, he sits inside a fortified palace, surrounded by troops, and chatters his teeth from sunrise to sunset.
required or under orders
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
confined on all sides
From this reading Anyway, he sits inside a fortified palace, surrounded by troops, and chatters his teeth from sunrise to sunset.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Anyway, he sits inside a fortified palace, surrounded by troops, and chatters his teeth from sunrise to sunset.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The unfortunate monarch is no doubt the ring-leader in this quaint idea.
ThresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Anyway, he sits inside a fortified palace, surrounded by troops, and chatters his teeth from sunrise to sunset.
TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The unfortunate monarch is no doubt the ring-leader in this quaint idea.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
at the time that
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
which person or people
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As far as I can make out, every officer in Turkey, from the general down to the policemen, is firmly convinced that every foreigner who comes to their dismal country does so with the intention of “stalking” the Sultan, bombing the Premier, or starting a revolution.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading _Constantinople at last!—The Threshold of the Russian Assignment—A Nation in Convulsion_ I always supposed that the Japanese were the most suspicious people in the world until I went to Russia, where I discovered a brand of officials that was so much worse than the Japanese that there was no comparison.
a late time of life
From this reading In fact, for years I had them marked in my mind as the criterion for entertaining doubts as to other people’s business, but the Turks can give the Russians cards and spades when it comes to having an evil mind for the intents of all strangers.
