Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

(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 the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

in an amicable manner

From this reading On general principles and in theory Turks and Greeks hate each other; in practice they can live very amicably side by side.

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

From this reading Two days later Margaret was somewhat surprised by an informal invitation to dine at the Turkish Embassy.

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

From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

a native or inhabitant of Armenia

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

plural of “armenian” — a native or inhabitant of Armenia

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Two days later Margaret was somewhat surprised by an informal invitation to dine at the Turkish Embassy.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Two days later Margaret was somewhat surprised by an informal invitation to dine at the Turkish Embassy.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading On general principles and in theory Turks and Greeks hate each other; in practice they can live very amicably side by side.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

being joined in close association

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

the largest city and former capital of Turkey

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Two days later Margaret was somewhat surprised by an informal invitation to dine at the Turkish Embassy.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Two days later Margaret was somewhat surprised by an informal invitation to dine at the Turkish Embassy.

psychological suffering

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading On general principles and in theory Turks and Greeks hate each other; in practice they can live very amicably side by side.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading Two days later Margaret was somewhat surprised by an informal invitation to dine at the Turkish Embassy.

at any time

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

apart from; not including

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

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From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

the commercial activity of providing funds and capital

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading On general principles and in theory Turks and Greeks hate each other; in practice they can live very amicably side by side.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading On general principles and in theory Turks and Greeks hate each other; in practice they can live very amicably side by side.

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

From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

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

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading On general principles and in theory Turks and Greeks hate each other; in practice they can live very amicably side by side.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

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

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

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

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

be the source of pain

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

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

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

not formal

From this reading Two days later Margaret was somewhat surprised by an informal invitation to dine at the Turkish Embassy.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Two days later Margaret was somewhat surprised by an informal invitation to dine at the Turkish Embassy.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

in the recent past

From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Two days later Margaret was somewhat surprised by an informal invitation to dine at the Turkish Embassy.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

held up in the air

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading On general principles and in theory Turks and Greeks hate each other; in practice they can live very amicably side by side.

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From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

kept in good condition

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

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 In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

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From this reading Two days later Margaret was somewhat surprised by an informal invitation to dine at the Turkish Embassy.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

killed unlawfully

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

not any; not one

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

not one, and not any

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On general principles and in theory Turks and Greeks hate each other; in practice they can live very amicably side by side.

on one occasion

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On general principles and in theory Turks and Greeks hate each other; in practice they can live very amicably side by side.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading On general principles and in theory Turks and Greeks hate each other; in practice they can live very amicably side by side.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading On general principles and in theory Turks and Greeks hate each other; in practice they can live very amicably side by side.

third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

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

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On general principles and in theory Turks and Greeks hate each other; in practice they can live very amicably side by side.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Two days later Margaret was somewhat surprised by an informal invitation to dine at the Turkish Embassy.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Two days later Margaret was somewhat surprised by an informal invitation to dine at the Turkish Embassy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

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

From this reading Two days later Margaret was somewhat surprised by an informal invitation to dine at the Turkish Embassy.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading On general principles and in theory Turks and Greeks hate each other; in practice they can live very amicably side by side.

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

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

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

From this reading Two days later Margaret was somewhat surprised by an informal invitation to dine at the Turkish Embassy.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language

From this reading Two days later Margaret was somewhat surprised by an informal invitation to dine at the Turkish Embassy.

plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two days later Margaret was somewhat surprised by an informal invitation to dine at the Turkish Embassy.

precisely as stated

From this reading On general principles and in theory Turks and Greeks hate each other; in practice they can live very amicably side by side.

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

From this reading Two days later Margaret was somewhat surprised by an informal invitation to dine at the Turkish Embassy.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.

in or at the place that

From this reading The Ambassador had lately been transferred to London from Paris, where she had known him through Logotheti and had met him two or three times.

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

From this reading In the many cases in which Armenians have been attacked and killed by the Turks no Greek has ever been hurt except by accident; on the other hand, none has lifted a hand to defend an Armenian in distress, which sufficiently proves that the question of religion has not been concerned at all.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The latter, as a Fanariote Greek, was a Turkish subject, and although he had once told Margaret that the Turks had murdered his father in some insurrection, and though he himself might have hesitated to spend much time in Constantinople, he nevertheless maintained friendly relations with the representatives of what was his country; and for obvious reasons, connected with Turkish finance, they treated him with marked consideration.