used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Ermenie!" said a Turk next but one beyond Will, and spat venomously, as if the very name Armenian befouled his mouth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I asked Will, shouting to him because of the roar, although he sat next me.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He looked guilty of altogether too much zest for life, and laughed too boldly in Turkish presence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Ermenie!" said a Turk next but one beyond Will, and spat venomously, as if the very name Armenian befouled his mouth.
aquilineadjective
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading But I was not convinced that the man with the aquiline nose was Armenian.
ArmeniannounUS /ɑːrˈmiːniən/
a native or inhabitant of Armenia
From this reading "Ermenie!" said a Turk next but one beyond Will, and spat venomously, as if the very name Armenian befouled his mouth.
ArmeniansnounUS /ɑːrˈmiːniənz/
plural of “armenian” — a native or inhabitant of Armenia
From this reading In those days most Armenians thereabouts were sad.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Ermenie!" said a Turk next but one beyond Will, and spat venomously, as if the very name Armenian befouled his mouth.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked Will, shouting to him because of the roar, although he sat next me.
for the reason that
From this reading I asked Will, shouting to him because of the roar, although he sat next me.
befouledadjective
made dirty or foul
From this reading "Ermenie!" said a Turk next but one beyond Will, and spat venomously, as if the very name Armenian befouled his mouth.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "Ermenie!" said a Turk next but one beyond Will, and spat venomously, as if the very name Armenian befouled his mouth.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading He looked guilty of altogether too much zest for life, and laughed too boldly in Turkish presence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Ermenie!" said a Turk next but one beyond Will, and spat venomously, as if the very name Armenian befouled his mouth.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading But I was not convinced that the man with the aquiline nose was Armenian.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In those days most Armenians thereabouts were sad.
Ermenie
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From this reading "Ermenie!" said a Turk next but one beyond Will, and spat venomously, as if the very name Armenian befouled his mouth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He looked guilty of altogether too much zest for life, and laughed too boldly in Turkish presence.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading He looked guilty of altogether too much zest for life, and laughed too boldly in Turkish presence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I asked Will, shouting to him because of the roar, although he sat next me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I asked Will, shouting to him because of the roar, although he sat next me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ermenie!" said a Turk next but one beyond Will, and spat venomously, as if the very name Armenian befouled his mouth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I asked Will, shouting to him because of the roar, although he sat next me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Ermenie!" said a Turk next but one beyond Will, and spat venomously, as if the very name Armenian befouled his mouth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He looked guilty of altogether too much zest for life, and laughed too boldly in Turkish presence.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading He looked guilty of altogether too much zest for life, and laughed too boldly in Turkish presence.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He looked guilty of altogether too much zest for life, and laughed too boldly in Turkish presence.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked guilty of altogether too much zest for life, and laughed too boldly in Turkish presence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But I was not convinced that the man with the aquiline nose was Armenian.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I asked Will, shouting to him because of the roar, although he sat next me.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In those days most Armenians thereabouts were sad.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "Ermenie!" said a Turk next but one beyond Will, and spat venomously, as if the very name Armenian befouled his mouth.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He looked guilty of altogether too much zest for life, and laughed too boldly in Turkish presence.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Ermenie!" said a Turk next but one beyond Will, and spat venomously, as if the very name Armenian befouled his mouth.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I asked Will, shouting to him because of the roar, although he sat next me.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading But I was not convinced that the man with the aquiline nose was Armenian.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I was not convinced that the man with the aquiline nose was Armenian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I asked Will, shouting to him because of the roar, although he sat next me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Ermenie!" said a Turk next but one beyond Will, and spat venomously, as if the very name Armenian befouled his mouth.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He looked guilty of altogether too much zest for life, and laughed too boldly in Turkish presence.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading I asked Will, shouting to him because of the roar, although he sat next me.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading In those days most Armenians thereabouts were sad.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ermenie!" said a Turk next but one beyond Will, and spat venomously, as if the very name Armenian befouled his mouth.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I asked Will, shouting to him because of the roar, although he sat next me.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading I asked Will, shouting to him because of the roar, although he sat next me.
spatverbUS /spæt/
come down like raindrops
From this reading "Ermenie!" said a Turk next but one beyond Will, and spat venomously, as if the very name Armenian befouled his mouth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But I was not convinced that the man with the aquiline nose was Armenian.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I asked Will, shouting to him because of the roar, although he sat next me.
thereaboutsadverbUS /ˌðerəˈbaʊts/
near that time or date
From this reading In those days most Armenians thereabouts were sad.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those days most Armenians thereabouts were sad.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I asked Will, shouting to him because of the roar, although he sat next me.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He looked guilty of altogether too much zest for life, and laughed too boldly in Turkish presence.
TurknounUS /tɜːrk/
a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading "Ermenie!" said a Turk next but one beyond Will, and spat venomously, as if the very name Armenian befouled his mouth.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading He looked guilty of altogether too much zest for life, and laughed too boldly in Turkish presence.
venomouslyadverb
in a very malevolent manner
From this reading "Ermenie!" said a Turk next but one beyond Will, and spat venomously, as if the very name Armenian befouled his mouth.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Ermenie!" said a Turk next but one beyond Will, and spat venomously, as if the very name Armenian befouled his mouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I was not convinced that the man with the aquiline nose was Armenian.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In those days most Armenians thereabouts were sad.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I asked Will, shouting to him because of the roar, although he sat next me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But I was not convinced that the man with the aquiline nose was Armenian.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading He looked guilty of altogether too much zest for life, and laughed too boldly in Turkish presence.
