Chapter XI · Syra, the Marble Island.--Life at an Athenian Hotel

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

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

(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 sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

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

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading We entered the port and dropped anchor, a hundred yards from the _Stamboul_, an old paddle steamer which was to convey us to the Piraeus.

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

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

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

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

past form of “bargain” — negotiate the terms of an exchange

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

a youthful male person

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading We entered the port and dropped anchor, a hundred yards from the _Stamboul_, an old paddle steamer which was to convey us to the Piraeus.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

Athenian statesman and orator (circa 385-322 BC)

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

the act of making something completely wet

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading We entered the port and dropped anchor, a hundred yards from the _Stamboul_, an old paddle steamer which was to convey us to the Piraeus.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

half the width of an em

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading We entered the port and dropped anchor, a hundred yards from the _Stamboul_, an old paddle steamer which was to convey us to the Piraeus.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

set up or found

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We entered the port and dropped anchor, a hundred yards from the _Stamboul_, an old paddle steamer which was to convey us to the Piraeus.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

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

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

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

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

ten 10s

From this reading We entered the port and dropped anchor, a hundred yards from the _Stamboul_, an old paddle steamer which was to convey us to the Piraeus.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

of great significance or value

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

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

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

plural of “landing” — an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

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

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

a unit of instruction

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

engage in

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

used to form the superlative

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading We entered the port and dropped anchor, a hundred yards from the _Stamboul_, an old paddle steamer which was to convey us to the Piraeus.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

propel with a paddle

From this reading We entered the port and dropped anchor, a hundred yards from the _Stamboul_, an old paddle steamer which was to convey us to the Piraeus.

possessive form of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We entered the port and dropped anchor, a hundred yards from the _Stamboul_, an old paddle steamer which was to convey us to the Piraeus.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading We entered the port and dropped anchor, a hundred yards from the _Stamboul_, an old paddle steamer which was to convey us to the Piraeus.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

vulgar or irreverent speech or action

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

plural of “rift” — a gap between cloud masses

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

an established line of travel or access

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

transport commercially

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

the largest city and former capital of Turkey

From this reading We entered the port and dropped anchor, a hundred yards from the _Stamboul_, an old paddle steamer which was to convey us to the Piraeus.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

having a supporting base

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading We entered the port and dropped anchor, a hundred yards from the _Stamboul_, an old paddle steamer which was to convey us to the Piraeus.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

carry out

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

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 _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

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

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

up to a particular time

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

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

From this reading We entered the port and dropped anchor, a hundred yards from the _Stamboul_, an old paddle steamer which was to convey us to the Piraeus.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

plural of “transfer” — the act of moving something from one location to another

From this reading Though we had bought tickets through to the latter port we found that we must make the transfer at our own expense, it being the rule of the company that all landings, embarkations, and transfers are at passenger’s expense.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

not known

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We entered the port and dropped anchor, a hundred yards from the _Stamboul_, an old paddle steamer which was to convey us to the Piraeus.

being of use or service

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

precisely as stated

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading _In sight of Syra--Active Trade in one Fish--A town all built of Marble--The “Doubter” expresses his sentiments--Gustave’s Adventure--Walking on One’s Ear--“A little more beer, boy!”--The Pirates’ Retreat--Extraordinary politeness in a café--A lesson for American Barkeepers--In the Stamboul’s Cabin--“Blowing great guns”--A tale of a Tub--Honey and Marble--Standing in the city of Demosthenes--The battle of the rival hotels--Profanity in an unknown tongue--Outgeneraling Inn-keepers--Tricks on Travelers--Useful knowledge for Foreign Travel._

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

From this reading We entered the port and dropped anchor, a hundred yards from the _Stamboul_, an old paddle steamer which was to convey us to the Piraeus.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A LITTLE before sunset we were drenched by a shower, and through the rifts of the heavy clouds, I caught sight of the Island of Syra, the most important of the insular possessions of Greece.

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

From this reading We entered the port and dropped anchor, a hundred yards from the _Stamboul_, an old paddle steamer which was to convey us to the Piraeus.

during the time that

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We waited till the rain ceased and then bargained with a boatman to take us to the other ship; the transfer was an unpleasant one as the boat danced uneasily on the water and a fresh shower gave us a very fair drenching while we were en route.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading We entered the port and dropped anchor, a hundred yards from the _Stamboul_, an old paddle steamer which was to convey us to the Piraeus.