Chapter XVI

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

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

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

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

used of animals; provided with protective covering

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

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

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

with suspicion or disapproval

From this reading The bazaar looked at us askance, and the Democrats spat meaningly in our direction and muttered a malediction upon our heads.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The bazaar looked at us askance, and the Democrats spat meaningly in our direction and muttered a malediction upon our heads.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

a shop where a variety of goods are sold

From this reading The bazaar looked at us askance, and the Democrats spat meaningly in our direction and muttered a malediction upon our heads.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Mianeh, pampered, spoon-fed Mianeh, which had grown fat on British bread and comparatively wealthy on British money, gave the retreating column a chilly reception.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Mianeh, pampered, spoon-fed Mianeh, which had grown fat on British bread and comparatively wealthy on British money, gave the retreating column a chilly reception.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading Mianeh, pampered, spoon-fed Mianeh, which had grown fat on British bread and comparatively wealthy on British money, gave the retreating column a chilly reception.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Mianeh, pampered, spoon-fed Mianeh, which had grown fat on British bread and comparatively wealthy on British money, gave the retreating column a chilly reception.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading There was joy in the eyes of the people which they took no pains to conceal.

intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

plural of “democrat” — a member of the Democratic Party

From this reading The bazaar looked at us askance, and the Democrats spat meaningly in our direction and muttered a malediction upon our heads.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The bazaar looked at us askance, and the Democrats spat meaningly in our direction and muttered a malediction upon our heads.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

the act of removing the contents of something

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

opinion or judgment

From this reading There was joy in the eyes of the people which they took no pains to conceal.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading Mianeh, pampered, spoon-fed Mianeh, which had grown fat on British bread and comparatively wealthy on British money, gave the retreating column a chilly reception.

plural of “fighter” — someone who fights (or is fighting)

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

belonging to the front part

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

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

From this reading Mianeh, pampered, spoon-fed Mianeh, which had grown fat on British bread and comparatively wealthy on British money, gave the retreating column a chilly reception.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Mianeh, pampered, spoon-fed Mianeh, which had grown fat on British bread and comparatively wealthy on British money, gave the retreating column a chilly reception.

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

From this reading Mianeh, pampered, spoon-fed Mianeh, which had grown fat on British bread and comparatively wealthy on British money, gave the retreating column a chilly reception.

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From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The bazaar looked at us askance, and the Democrats spat meaningly in our direction and muttered a malediction upon our heads.

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

From this reading The bazaar looked at us askance, and the Democrats spat meaningly in our direction and muttered a malediction upon our heads.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading There was joy in the eyes of the people which they took no pains to conceal.

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From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

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From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The bazaar looked at us askance, and the Democrats spat meaningly in our direction and muttered a malediction upon our heads.

enlarged to an abnormal degree

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

engage in

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)

From this reading The bazaar looked at us askance, and the Democrats spat meaningly in our direction and muttered a malediction upon our heads.

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From this reading The bazaar looked at us askance, and the Democrats spat meaningly in our direction and muttered a malediction upon our heads.

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

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Mianeh, pampered, spoon-fed Mianeh, which had grown fat on British bread and comparatively wealthy on British money, gave the retreating column a chilly reception.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading The bazaar looked at us askance, and the Democrats spat meaningly in our direction and muttered a malediction upon our heads.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

not any; not one

From this reading There was joy in the eyes of the people which they took no pains to conceal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mianeh, pampered, spoon-fed Mianeh, which had grown fat on British bread and comparatively wealthy on British money, gave the retreating column a chilly reception.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

invade in great numbers

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading There was joy in the eyes of the people which they took no pains to conceal.

past form of “pamper” — treat with excessive indulgence

From this reading Mianeh, pampered, spoon-fed Mianeh, which had grown fat on British bread and comparatively wealthy on British money, gave the retreating column a chilly reception.

go across or through

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There was joy in the eyes of the people which they took no pains to conceal.

a native or inhabitant of Iran

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

plural of “persian” — a native or inhabitant of Iran

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

the state of being retired from one's business or occupation

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading Mianeh, pampered, spoon-fed Mianeh, which had grown fat on British bread and comparatively wealthy on British money, gave the retreating column a chilly reception.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

except for; apart from

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

come down like raindrops

From this reading The bazaar looked at us askance, and the Democrats spat meaningly in our direction and muttered a malediction upon our heads.

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From this reading Mianeh, pampered, spoon-fed Mianeh, which had grown fat on British bread and comparatively wealthy on British money, gave the retreating column a chilly reception.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

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

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was joy in the eyes of the people which they took no pains to conceal.

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

From this reading There was joy in the eyes of the people which they took no pains to conceal.

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

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading There was joy in the eyes of the people which they took no pains to conceal.

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

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

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

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The bazaar looked at us askance, and the Democrats spat meaningly in our direction and muttered a malediction upon our heads.

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

From this reading The bazaar looked at us askance, and the Democrats spat meaningly in our direction and muttered a malediction upon our heads.

past form of “veer” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The news of the Turkish success, much magnified in passing from mouth to mouth and village to village, had preceded our arrival, and the barometer of bazaar sentiment, always a sure gauge of Persian public opinion, had veered round to "stormy."

plural of “wane” — a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

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

From this reading There was joy in the eyes of the people which they took no pains to conceal.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Mianeh, pampered, spoon-fed Mianeh, which had grown fat on British bread and comparatively wealthy on British money, gave the retreating column a chilly reception.

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

From this reading Mianeh, pampered, spoon-fed Mianeh, which had grown fat on British bread and comparatively wealthy on British money, gave the retreating column a chilly reception.

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

From this reading EVACUATION OF MIANEH We have a chilly reception--Our popularity wanes--Preparation for further retirement--Back to the Kuflan Kuh Pass--Our defensive position--Turks make a frontal attack--Our line overrun--Gallantry of Hants and Worcesters--Pursuit by Turks--Armoured cars save the situation--Prisoners escape from Turks--Persians as fighters.