Chapter XVIII

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From this reading This had now become difficult of realization, owing to {204} the series of bewildering and kaleidoscopic changes in Transcaucasia which had profoundly affected the entire political and military situation.

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

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At the end of May, in order to bring about a more effectual co-operation between his own force and that of the Russian commander, General Dunsterville transferred his headquarters from Hamadan to Kasvin.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading This had now become difficult of realization, owing to {204} the series of bewildering and kaleidoscopic changes in Transcaucasia which had profoundly affected the entire political and military situation.

disposed to please

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

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

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

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

From this reading The original purpose of the Dunsterville Mission, it will be recollected, was to fight Bolshevism by the organizing of Armenians and Georgians and, if possible, Tartars, in the Southern Caucasus.

used of animals; provided with protective covering

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

a port city on the Caspian Sea that is the capital of Azerbaijan and an important center for oil production

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The original purpose of the Dunsterville Mission, it will be recollected, was to fight Bolshevism by the organizing of Armenians and Georgians and, if possible, Tartars, in the Southern Caucasus.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading This had now become difficult of realization, owing to {204} the series of bewildering and kaleidoscopic changes in Transcaucasia which had profoundly affected the entire political and military situation.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading At the end of May, in order to bring about a more effectual co-operation between his own force and that of the Russian commander, General Dunsterville transferred his headquarters from Hamadan to Kasvin.

-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading This had now become difficult of realization, owing to {204} the series of bewildering and kaleidoscopic changes in Transcaucasia which had profoundly affected the entire political and military situation.

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From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

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From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

Soviet communism

From this reading The original purpose of the Dunsterville Mission, it will be recollected, was to fight Bolshevism by the organizing of Armenians and Georgians and, if possible, Tartars, in the Southern Caucasus.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading At the end of May, in order to bring about a more effectual co-operation between his own force and that of the Russian commander, General Dunsterville transferred his headquarters from Hamadan to Kasvin.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The original purpose of the Dunsterville Mission, it will be recollected, was to fight Bolshevism by the organizing of Armenians and Georgians and, if possible, Tartars, in the Southern Caucasus.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

a large saltwater lake between Iran and Russia fed by the Volga River; the largest inland body of water in the world

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

a person used by another to gain an end

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

the mountain range in Caucasia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea that forms part of the traditional border between Europe and Asia

From this reading The original purpose of the Dunsterville Mission, it will be recollected, was to fight Bolshevism by the organizing of Armenians and Georgians and, if possible, Tartars, in the Southern Caucasus.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading This had now become difficult of realization, owing to {204} the series of bewildering and kaleidoscopic changes in Transcaucasia which had profoundly affected the entire political and military situation.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

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From this reading At the end of May, in order to bring about a more effectual co-operation between his own force and that of the Russian commander, General Dunsterville transferred his headquarters from Hamadan to Kasvin.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading At the end of May, in order to bring about a more effectual co-operation between his own force and that of the Russian commander, General Dunsterville transferred his headquarters from Hamadan to Kasvin.

-ing form of “concentrate” — make denser, stronger, or purer

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

traveling across

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading This had now become difficult of realization, owing to {204} the series of bewildering and kaleidoscopic changes in Transcaucasia which had profoundly affected the entire political and military situation.

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From this reading At the end of May, in order to bring about a more effectual co-operation between his own force and that of the Russian commander, General Dunsterville transferred his headquarters from Hamadan to Kasvin.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading At the end of May, in order to bring about a more effectual co-operation between his own force and that of the Russian commander, General Dunsterville transferred his headquarters from Hamadan to Kasvin.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the end of May, in order to bring about a more effectual co-operation between his own force and that of the Russian commander, General Dunsterville transferred his headquarters from Hamadan to Kasvin.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading This had now become difficult of realization, owing to {204} the series of bewildering and kaleidoscopic changes in Transcaucasia which had profoundly affected the entire political and military situation.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The original purpose of the Dunsterville Mission, it will be recollected, was to fight Bolshevism by the organizing of Armenians and Georgians and, if possible, Tartars, in the Southern Caucasus.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the end of May, in order to bring about a more effectual co-operation between his own force and that of the Russian commander, General Dunsterville transferred his headquarters from Hamadan to Kasvin.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading At the end of May, in order to bring about a more effectual co-operation between his own force and that of the Russian commander, General Dunsterville transferred his headquarters from Hamadan to Kasvin.

plural of “georgian” — a native or resident of the American state of Georgia

From this reading The original purpose of the Dunsterville Mission, it will be recollected, was to fight Bolshevism by the organizing of Armenians and Georgians and, if possible, Tartars, in the Southern Caucasus.

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

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

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

From this reading This had now become difficult of realization, owing to {204} the series of bewildering and kaleidoscopic changes in Transcaucasia which had profoundly affected the entire political and military situation.

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From this reading At the end of May, in order to bring about a more effectual co-operation between his own force and that of the Russian commander, General Dunsterville transferred his headquarters from Hamadan to Kasvin.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading At the end of May, in order to bring about a more effectual co-operation between his own force and that of the Russian commander, General Dunsterville transferred his headquarters from Hamadan to Kasvin.

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

From this reading At the end of May, in order to bring about a more effectual co-operation between his own force and that of the Russian commander, General Dunsterville transferred his headquarters from Hamadan to Kasvin.

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

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The original purpose of the Dunsterville Mission, it will be recollected, was to fight Bolshevism by the organizing of Armenians and Georgians and, if possible, Tartars, in the Southern Caucasus.

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

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The original purpose of the Dunsterville Mission, it will be recollected, was to fight Bolshevism by the organizing of Armenians and Georgians and, if possible, Tartars, in the Southern Caucasus.

continually shifting or rapidly changing

From this reading This had now become difficult of realization, owing to {204} the series of bewildering and kaleidoscopic changes in Transcaucasia which had profoundly affected the entire political and military situation.

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From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

possessive form of “khan” — a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

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From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

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

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading At the end of May, in order to bring about a more effectual co-operation between his own force and that of the Russian commander, General Dunsterville transferred his headquarters from Hamadan to Kasvin.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading The original purpose of the Dunsterville Mission, it will be recollected, was to fight Bolshevism by the organizing of Armenians and Georgians and, if possible, Tartars, in the Southern Caucasus.

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

From this reading At the end of May, in order to bring about a more effectual co-operation between his own force and that of the Russian commander, General Dunsterville transferred his headquarters from Hamadan to Kasvin.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading This had now become difficult of realization, owing to {204} the series of bewildering and kaleidoscopic changes in Transcaucasia which had profoundly affected the entire political and military situation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading At the end of May, in order to bring about a more effectual co-operation between his own force and that of the Russian commander, General Dunsterville transferred his headquarters from Hamadan to Kasvin.

-ing form of “organize” — create (as an entity)

From this reading The original purpose of the Dunsterville Mission, it will be recollected, was to fight Bolshevism by the organizing of Armenians and Georgians and, if possible, Tartars, in the Southern Caucasus.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The original purpose of the Dunsterville Mission, it will be recollected, was to fight Bolshevism by the organizing of Armenians and Georgians and, if possible, Tartars, in the Southern Caucasus.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

owed as a debt

From this reading This had now become difficult of realization, owing to {204} the series of bewildering and kaleidoscopic changes in Transcaucasia which had profoundly affected the entire political and military situation.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading At the end of May, in order to bring about a more effectual co-operation between his own force and that of the Russian commander, General Dunsterville transferred his headquarters from Hamadan to Kasvin.

having a point

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading This had now become difficult of realization, owing to {204} the series of bewildering and kaleidoscopic changes in Transcaucasia which had profoundly affected the entire political and military situation.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The original purpose of the Dunsterville Mission, it will be recollected, was to fight Bolshevism by the organizing of Armenians and Georgians and, if possible, Tartars, in the Southern Caucasus.

preceding and preparing for something

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading This had now become difficult of realization, owing to {204} the series of bewildering and kaleidoscopic changes in Transcaucasia which had profoundly affected the entire political and military situation.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The original purpose of the Dunsterville Mission, it will be recollected, was to fight Bolshevism by the organizing of Armenians and Georgians and, if possible, Tartars, in the Southern Caucasus.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

From this reading This had now become difficult of realization, owing to {204} the series of bewildering and kaleidoscopic changes in Transcaucasia which had profoundly affected the entire political and military situation.

past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The original purpose of the Dunsterville Mission, it will be recollected, was to fight Bolshevism by the organizing of Armenians and Georgians and, if possible, Tartars, in the Southern Caucasus.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading This had now become difficult of realization, owing to {204} the series of bewildering and kaleidoscopic changes in Transcaucasia which had profoundly affected the entire political and military situation.

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

From this reading This had now become difficult of realization, owing to {204} the series of bewildering and kaleidoscopic changes in Transcaucasia which had profoundly affected the entire political and military situation.

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

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The original purpose of the Dunsterville Mission, it will be recollected, was to fight Bolshevism by the organizing of Armenians and Georgians and, if possible, Tartars, in the Southern Caucasus.

plural of “tartar” — a salt used especially in baking powder

From this reading The original purpose of the Dunsterville Mission, it will be recollected, was to fight Bolshevism by the organizing of Armenians and Georgians and, if possible, Tartars, in the Southern Caucasus.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

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

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

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

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

a geographical region to the south of the Caucasus Mountains and to the north of Turkey that comprises Georgia and Armenia and Azerbaijan

From this reading This had now become difficult of realization, owing to {204} the series of bewildering and kaleidoscopic changes in Transcaucasia which had profoundly affected the entire political and military situation.

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

From this reading At the end of May, in order to bring about a more effectual co-operation between his own force and that of the Russian commander, General Dunsterville transferred his headquarters from Hamadan to Kasvin.

hard to endure

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

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From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE FIRST EXPEDITION TO BAKU Kuchik Khan bars the road--Turk and Russian movements--Kuchik Khan's force broken up--Bicherakoff reaches Baku--British armoured car crews in Russian uniforms--Fighting around Baku--Baku abandoned--Captain Crossing charges six-inch guns.

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

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

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

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

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

From this reading This had now become difficult of realization, owing to {204} the series of bewildering and kaleidoscopic changes in Transcaucasia which had profoundly affected the entire political and military situation.

which person or people

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The original purpose of the Dunsterville Mission, it will be recollected, was to fight Bolshevism by the organizing of Armenians and Georgians and, if possible, Tartars, in the Southern Caucasus.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In a previous chapter I pointed out that Kuchik Khan was in military possession of the Manjil-Resht road, and that the Russians under Bicherakoff were concentrating at Kasvin preparatory to trying conclusions with this amiable bandit--the cat's-paw of Turkish-German intrigue--who was barring Bicherakoff's route to the Caspian and to Russia.