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act
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
action
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
Admirals
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
apologists
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
armed
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From this reading The international force sent to take over the customs buildings was attacked by an armed mob, largely composed of Roumi soldiers, led by their officers.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The situation at Therma was “serious” in the opinion of the most optimistic observers, “critical” in that of others.
attacked
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From this reading The international force sent to take over the customs buildings was attacked by an armed mob, largely composed of Roumi soldiers, led by their officers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
buildings
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From this reading The international force sent to take over the customs buildings was attacked by an armed mob, largely composed of Roumi soldiers, led by their officers.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
composed
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From this reading The international force sent to take over the customs buildings was attacked by an armed mob, largely composed of Roumi soldiers, led by their officers.
Consulates
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
critical
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From this reading The situation at Therma was “serious” in the opinion of the most optimistic observers, “critical” in that of others.
customs
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From this reading The international force sent to take over the customs buildings was attacked by an armed mob, largely composed of Roumi soldiers, led by their officers.
damage
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
decisively
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
deferred
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
demanded
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
endurance
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
European
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
familiar
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
force
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From this reading The international force sent to take over the customs buildings was attacked by an armed mob, largely composed of Roumi soldiers, led by their officers.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
further
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
guard
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
Hagiamavra
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
importation
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The situation at Therma was “serious” in the opinion of the most optimistic observers, “critical” in that of others.
incensed
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
indemnity
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
insurgents
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
international
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From this reading The international force sent to take over the customs buildings was attacked by an armed mob, largely composed of Roumi soldiers, led by their officers.
irritated
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
largely
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From this reading The international force sent to take over the customs buildings was attacked by an armed mob, largely composed of Roumi soldiers, led by their officers.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This was the last straw.
led
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From this reading The international force sent to take over the customs buildings was attacked by an armed mob, largely composed of Roumi soldiers, led by their officers.
Liberal
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
merited
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
mob
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From this reading The international force sent to take over the customs buildings was attacked by an armed mob, largely composed of Roumi soldiers, led by their officers.
most
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From this reading The situation at Therma was “serious” in the opinion of the most optimistic observers, “critical” in that of others.
nationals
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
observers
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From this reading The situation at Therma was “serious” in the opinion of the most optimistic observers, “critical” in that of others.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The situation at Therma was “serious” in the opinion of the most optimistic observers, “critical” in that of others.
officers
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From this reading The international force sent to take over the customs buildings was attacked by an armed mob, largely composed of Roumi soldiers, led by their officers.
old
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
opinion
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From this reading The situation at Therma was “serious” in the opinion of the most optimistic observers, “critical” in that of others.
optimistic
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From this reading The situation at Therma was “serious” in the opinion of the most optimistic observers, “critical” in that of others.
others
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From this reading The situation at Therma was “serious” in the opinion of the most optimistic observers, “critical” in that of others.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The international force sent to take over the customs buildings was attacked by an armed mob, largely composed of Roumi soldiers, led by their officers.
person
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
powersnounUS /powers/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
property
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
punishment
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
quays
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
rioting
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
Roumi
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
said
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
saving
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
seize
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
sent
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From this reading The international force sent to take over the customs buildings was attacked by an armed mob, largely composed of Roumi soldiers, led by their officers.
serious
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From this reading The situation at Therma was “serious” in the opinion of the most optimistic observers, “critical” in that of others.
settlement
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
situation
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From this reading The situation at Therma was “serious” in the opinion of the most optimistic observers, “critical” in that of others.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
soldiers
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
spoken
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
straw
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From this reading This was the last straw.
sustained
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The international force sent to take over the customs buildings was attacked by an armed mob, largely composed of Roumi soldiers, led by their officers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The situation at Therma was “serious” in the opinion of the most optimistic observers, “critical” in that of others.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The situation at Therma was “serious” in the opinion of the most optimistic observers, “critical” in that of others.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
Therma
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From this reading The situation at Therma was “serious” in the opinion of the most optimistic observers, “critical” in that of others.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the last straw.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
three
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
troops
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From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The situation at Therma was “serious” in the opinion of the most optimistic observers, “critical” in that of others.
way
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
well
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Roumi troops were irritated beyond endurance, so said their apologists, by the action of the Admirals in saving the Hagiamavra insurgents from the punishment they merited, and were still further incensed by the importation of European soldiers to guard the Consulates.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
Wylie
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
Zoe
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From this reading An indemnity had been demanded by the three “Liberal” powers for the damage to person and property sustained by their nationals during the rioting of which Zoe had spoken to Wylie, and since settlement was deferred in the old familiar way, it was thought well to act decisively, and seize the Therma quays.
