16th
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From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
24th
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From this reading The prisoners from Changri, bringing with them the Interpreter who was to take the place of the Pimple, reached Yozgad on the 24th.
26th
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From this reading Hill and I left for Angora on the 26th.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
AAA's
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From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Therefore it behoved Moïse to endeavour to bring this about by reporting to the Constantinople authorities the things which the Spook would tell him to report, and learning his lesson carefully.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hill and I left for Angora on the 26th.
AngoranounUS /æŋˈɡɔːrə/
the capital of Turkey; located in west-central Turkey; it was formerly known as Angora and is the home of Angora goats
From this reading Hill and I left for Angora on the 26th.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Therefore it behoved Moïse to endeavour to bring this about by reporting to the Constantinople authorities the things which the Spook would tell him to report, and learning his lesson carefully.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
behoved
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From this reading Therefore it behoved Moïse to endeavour to bring this about by reporting to the Constantinople authorities the things which the Spook would tell him to report, and learning his lesson carefully.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Therefore it behoved Moïse to endeavour to bring this about by reporting to the Constantinople authorities the things which the Spook would tell him to report, and learning his lesson carefully.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The prisoners from Changri, bringing with them the Interpreter who was to take the place of the Pimple, reached Yozgad on the 24th.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Therefore it behoved Moïse to endeavour to bring this about by reporting to the Constantinople authorities the things which the Spook would tell him to report, and learning his lesson carefully.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Therefore it behoved Moïse to endeavour to bring this about by reporting to the Constantinople authorities the things which the Spook would tell him to report, and learning his lesson carefully.
Changri
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From this reading The prisoners from Changri, bringing with them the Interpreter who was to take the place of the Pimple, reached Yozgad on the 24th.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
derangedadjectiveUS /dɪˈreɪndʒd/
driven insane
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Therefore it behoved Moïse to endeavour to bring this about by reporting to the Constantinople authorities the things which the Spook would tell him to report, and learning his lesson carefully.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Hill and I left for Angora on the 26th.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Therefore it behoved Moïse to endeavour to bring this about by reporting to the Constantinople authorities the things which the Spook would tell him to report, and learning his lesson carefully.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore it behoved Moïse to endeavour to bring this about by reporting to the Constantinople authorities the things which the Spook would tell him to report, and learning his lesson carefully.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Hill and I left for Angora on the 26th.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
InterpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading The prisoners from Changri, bringing with them the Interpreter who was to take the place of the Pimple, reached Yozgad on the 24th.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
Kemal
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From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Therefore it behoved Moïse to endeavour to bring this about by reporting to the Constantinople authorities the things which the Spook would tell him to report, and learning his lesson carefully.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Hill and I left for Angora on the 26th.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Therefore it behoved Moïse to endeavour to bring this about by reporting to the Constantinople authorities the things which the Spook would tell him to report, and learning his lesson carefully.
MOÏSE
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From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The prisoners from Changri, bringing with them the Interpreter who was to take the place of the Pimple, reached Yozgad on the 24th.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
PashanounUS /pəˈʃɑː/
a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
PERSUADESverbUS /pərˈsweɪdz/
third-person singular of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
PimplenounUS /ˈpɪmpəl/
a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne
From this reading The prisoners from Changri, bringing with them the Interpreter who was to take the place of the Pimple, reached Yozgad on the 24th.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The prisoners from Changri, bringing with them the Interpreter who was to take the place of the Pimple, reached Yozgad on the 24th.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The prisoners from Changri, bringing with them the Interpreter who was to take the place of the Pimple, reached Yozgad on the 24th.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The prisoners from Changri, bringing with them the Interpreter who was to take the place of the Pimple, reached Yozgad on the 24th.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Therefore it behoved Moïse to endeavour to bring this about by reporting to the Constantinople authorities the things which the Spook would tell him to report, and learning his lesson carefully.
reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading Therefore it behoved Moïse to endeavour to bring this about by reporting to the Constantinople authorities the things which the Spook would tell him to report, and learning his lesson carefully.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
in the near future
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
specialistsnounUS /ˈspeʃələsts/
plural of “specialist” — an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
SPOOKnounUS /spuːk/
someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
carry out
From this reading The prisoners from Changri, bringing with them the Interpreter who was to take the place of the Pimple, reached Yozgad on the 24th.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
express in words
From this reading Therefore it behoved Moïse to endeavour to bring this about by reporting to the Constantinople authorities the things which the Spook would tell him to report, and learning his lesson carefully.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The prisoners from Changri, bringing with them the Interpreter who was to take the place of the Pimple, reached Yozgad on the 24th.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore it behoved Moïse to endeavour to bring this about by reporting to the Constantinople authorities the things which the Spook would tell him to report, and learning his lesson carefully.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Therefore it behoved Moïse to endeavour to bring this about by reporting to the Constantinople authorities the things which the Spook would tell him to report, and learning his lesson carefully.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Therefore it behoved Moïse to endeavour to bring this about by reporting to the Constantinople authorities the things which the Spook would tell him to report, and learning his lesson carefully.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
VOLUNTEERverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The prisoners from Changri, bringing with them the Interpreter who was to take the place of the Pimple, reached Yozgad on the 24th.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPOOK PERSUADES MOÏSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE SERVICE The telegram from Kemal Pasha, ordering us to be sent to Constantinople, arrived on the 16th April.
which person or people
From this reading The prisoners from Changri, bringing with them the Interpreter who was to take the place of the Pimple, reached Yozgad on the 24th.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The prisoners from Changri, bringing with them the Interpreter who was to take the place of the Pimple, reached Yozgad on the 24th.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Spook explained that though we would probably read AAA’s thoughts and discover the position of the third clue as soon as we got to Constantinople, it was essential for our safety that the Constantinople specialists should, for a time, think us slightly deranged and in need of a course of treatment.
Yozgad
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From this reading The prisoners from Changri, bringing with them the Interpreter who was to take the place of the Pimple, reached Yozgad on the 24th.
