used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits, being a Story of Adventure in Asia Minor, by George Manville Fenn.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits, being a Story of Adventure in Asia Minor, by George Manville Fenn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lawrence is a boy in his late teens, who has consumption, which makes him feel very tired and helpless.
antiquitiesnounUS /ænˈtɪkwətiz/
plural of “antiquity” — the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading He has no relations, but there is a guardian, a local lawyer; and a doctor and a retired professor elect to go to Turkey with him, to look at the antiquities.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits, being a Story of Adventure in Asia Minor, by George Manville Fenn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He has no relations, but there is a guardian, a local lawyer; and a doctor and a retired professor elect to go to Turkey with him, to look at the antiquities.
BanditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits, being a Story of Adventure in Asia Minor, by George Manville Fenn.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits, being a Story of Adventure in Asia Minor, by George Manville Fenn.
a youthful male person
From this reading Lawrence is a boy in his late teens, who has consumption, which makes him feel very tired and helpless.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He has no relations, but there is a guardian, a local lawyer; and a doctor and a retired professor elect to go to Turkey with him, to look at the antiquities.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits, being a Story of Adventure in Asia Minor, by George Manville Fenn.
consumptionnounUS /kənˈsʌmpʃən/
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
From this reading Lawrence is a boy in his late teens, who has consumption, which makes him feel very tired and helpless.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading They travel first to Greece, where they find a lot of dishonesty, in particular in the crew of the little ship in which they sail to Turkey.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He says one day that he would love a holiday somewhere hot and sunny.
dishonestynounUS /dɪˈsɑːnəsti/
the quality of being dishonest
From this reading They travel first to Greece, where they find a lot of dishonesty, in particular in the crew of the little ship in which they sail to Turkey.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He has no relations, but there is a guardian, a local lawyer; and a doctor and a retired professor elect to go to Turkey with him, to look at the antiquities.
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading He has no relations, but there is a guardian, a local lawyer; and a doctor and a retired professor elect to go to Turkey with him, to look at the antiquities.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Lawrence is a boy in his late teens, who has consumption, which makes him feel very tired and helpless.
Fenn
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From this reading Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits, being a Story of Adventure in Asia Minor, by George Manville Fenn.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They travel first to Greece, where they find a lot of dishonesty, in particular in the crew of the little ship in which they sail to Turkey.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They travel first to Greece, where they find a lot of dishonesty, in particular in the crew of the little ship in which they sail to Turkey.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits, being a Story of Adventure in Asia Minor, by George Manville Fenn.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He has no relations, but there is a guardian, a local lawyer; and a doctor and a retired professor elect to go to Turkey with him, to look at the antiquities.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading They travel first to Greece, where they find a lot of dishonesty, in particular in the crew of the little ship in which they sail to Turkey.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading He has no relations, but there is a guardian, a local lawyer; and a doctor and a retired professor elect to go to Turkey with him, to look at the antiquities.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits, being a Story of Adventure in Asia Minor, by George Manville Fenn.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lawrence is a boy in his late teens, who has consumption, which makes him feel very tired and helpless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He says one day that he would love a holiday somewhere hot and sunny.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Lawrence is a boy in his late teens, who has consumption, which makes him feel very tired and helpless.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lawrence is a boy in his late teens, who has consumption, which makes him feel very tired and helpless.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lawrence is a boy in his late teens, who has consumption, which makes him feel very tired and helpless.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading He says one day that he would love a holiday somewhere hot and sunny.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading He says one day that he would love a holiday somewhere hot and sunny.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits, being a Story of Adventure in Asia Minor, by George Manville Fenn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lawrence is a boy in his late teens, who has consumption, which makes him feel very tired and helpless.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Lawrence is a boy in his late teens, who has consumption, which makes him feel very tired and helpless.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Lawrence is a boy in his late teens, who has consumption, which makes him feel very tired and helpless.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He has no relations, but there is a guardian, a local lawyer; and a doctor and a retired professor elect to go to Turkey with him, to look at the antiquities.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They travel first to Greece, where they find a lot of dishonesty, in particular in the crew of the little ship in which they sail to Turkey.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading He has no relations, but there is a guardian, a local lawyer; and a doctor and a retired professor elect to go to Turkey with him, to look at the antiquities.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He has no relations, but there is a guardian, a local lawyer; and a doctor and a retired professor elect to go to Turkey with him, to look at the antiquities.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading They travel first to Greece, where they find a lot of dishonesty, in particular in the crew of the little ship in which they sail to Turkey.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He says one day that he would love a holiday somewhere hot and sunny.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Lawrence is a boy in his late teens, who has consumption, which makes him feel very tired and helpless.
Manville
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From this reading Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits, being a Story of Adventure in Asia Minor, by George Manville Fenn.
MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits, being a Story of Adventure in Asia Minor, by George Manville Fenn.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits, being a Story of Adventure in Asia Minor, by George Manville Fenn.
not any; not one
From this reading He has no relations, but there is a guardian, a local lawyer; and a doctor and a retired professor elect to go to Turkey with him, to look at the antiquities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits, being a Story of Adventure in Asia Minor, by George Manville Fenn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He says one day that he would love a holiday somewhere hot and sunny.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits, being a Story of Adventure in Asia Minor, by George Manville Fenn.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading They travel first to Greece, where they find a lot of dishonesty, in particular in the crew of the little ship in which they sail to Turkey.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading He has no relations, but there is a guardian, a local lawyer; and a doctor and a retired professor elect to go to Turkey with him, to look at the antiquities.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading He has no relations, but there is a guardian, a local lawyer; and a doctor and a retired professor elect to go to Turkey with him, to look at the antiquities.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading He has no relations, but there is a guardian, a local lawyer; and a doctor and a retired professor elect to go to Turkey with him, to look at the antiquities.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading They travel first to Greece, where they find a lot of dishonesty, in particular in the crew of the little ship in which they sail to Turkey.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading He says one day that he would love a holiday somewhere hot and sunny.
transport commercially
From this reading They travel first to Greece, where they find a lot of dishonesty, in particular in the crew of the little ship in which they sail to Turkey.
in or at or to some place
From this reading He says one day that he would love a holiday somewhere hot and sunny.
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 Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits, being a Story of Adventure in Asia Minor, by George Manville Fenn.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading He says one day that he would love a holiday somewhere hot and sunny.
teensnounUS /tiːnz/
the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20
From this reading Lawrence is a boy in his late teens, who has consumption, which makes him feel very tired and helpless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He says one day that he would love a holiday somewhere hot and sunny.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits, being a Story of Adventure in Asia Minor, by George Manville Fenn.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He has no relations, but there is a guardian, a local lawyer; and a doctor and a retired professor elect to go to Turkey with him, to look at the antiquities.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They travel first to Greece, where they find a lot of dishonesty, in particular in the crew of the little ship in which they sail to Turkey.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Lawrence is a boy in his late teens, who has consumption, which makes him feel very tired and helpless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He has no relations, but there is a guardian, a local lawyer; and a doctor and a retired professor elect to go to Turkey with him, to look at the antiquities.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They travel first to Greece, where they find a lot of dishonesty, in particular in the crew of the little ship in which they sail to Turkey.
TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading He has no relations, but there is a guardian, a local lawyer; and a doctor and a retired professor elect to go to Turkey with him, to look at the antiquities.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lawrence is a boy in his late teens, who has consumption, which makes him feel very tired and helpless.
in or at the place that
From this reading They travel first to Greece, where they find a lot of dishonesty, in particular in the crew of the little ship in which they sail to Turkey.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lawrence is a boy in his late teens, who has consumption, which makes him feel very tired and helpless.
which person or people
From this reading Lawrence is a boy in his late teens, who has consumption, which makes him feel very tired and helpless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He has no relations, but there is a guardian, a local lawyer; and a doctor and a retired professor elect to go to Turkey with him, to look at the antiquities.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He says one day that he would love a holiday somewhere hot and sunny.
Yussuf
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From this reading Yussuf the Guide; or, the Mountain Bandits, being a Story of Adventure in Asia Minor, by George Manville Fenn.
