used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
AFION
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From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
Alepponoun
a city in northwestern Syria
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked for shoes, socks, vest, pants, and a bath--particularly for a bath.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading I asked for shoes, socks, vest, pants, and a bath--particularly for a bath.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading For there never was such a country for rumors and stories as Turkey, where few can read and news is passed from mouth to mouth.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
CONSTANTINOPLEnounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading For there never was such a country for rumors and stories as Turkey, where few can read and news is passed from mouth to mouth.
day-to-dayadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtuːdeɪ/
of or belonging to or occurring every day
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
don't
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From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
embassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
eye-witness
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From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For there never was such a country for rumors and stories as Turkey, where few can read and news is passed from mouth to mouth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For there never was such a country for rumors and stories as Turkey, where few can read and news is passed from mouth to mouth.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading For there never was such a country for rumors and stories as Turkey, where few can read and news is passed from mouth to mouth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For there never was such a country for rumors and stories as Turkey, where few can read and news is passed from mouth to mouth.
information about recent and important events
From this reading For there never was such a country for rumors and stories as Turkey, where few can read and news is passed from mouth to mouth.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
and nothing more
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
onwardsadverbUS /ˈɑːnwərdz/
in a forward direction
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
pantsnounUS /pænts/
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
From this reading I asked for shoes, socks, vest, pants, and a bath--particularly for a bath.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I asked for shoes, socks, vest, pants, and a bath--particularly for a bath.
the local environment
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading For there never was such a country for rumors and stories as Turkey, where few can read and news is passed from mouth to mouth.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading For there never was such a country for rumors and stories as Turkey, where few can read and news is passed from mouth to mouth.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading For there never was such a country for rumors and stories as Turkey, where few can read and news is passed from mouth to mouth.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
a particular situation
From this reading I asked for shoes, socks, vest, pants, and a bath--particularly for a bath.
socksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading I asked for shoes, socks, vest, pants, and a bath--particularly for a bath.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading For there never was such a country for rumors and stories as Turkey, where few can read and news is passed from mouth to mouth.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For there never was such a country for rumors and stories as Turkey, where few can read and news is passed from mouth to mouth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For there never was such a country for rumors and stories as Turkey, where few can read and news is passed from mouth to mouth.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading I asked for shoes, socks, vest, pants, and a bath--particularly for a bath.
VIAprepositionUS /ˈvaɪə/
by way of; passing through
From this reading TO AFION VIA CONSTANTINOPLE From this point onwards I don't intend to attempt to give a day-to-day account of my sojourn in Turkey.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
in or at the place that
From this reading For there never was such a country for rumors and stories as Turkey, where few can read and news is passed from mouth to mouth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I stayed for two or three nights in the hotel at Aleppo, and while there was visited by a representative of an embassy--Dutch, I think--which had charge of British interests in those parts.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I will try to recall only those few events which seem to me of special interest, and confine myself, as I have done with few exceptions throughout this book, to those events of which I was an eye-witness.
