Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

not being in a specified place

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

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

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

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

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

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

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

a second staircase at the rear of a building

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

past form of “boast” — show off

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

an evil spirit

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

a member of the Sunni Muslim people living in northwestern Caucasia

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

in an accurate manner

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading The slipper merchant had selected a favourable moment for their visit to the Konaki.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

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

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

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

From this reading The slipper merchant had selected a favourable moment for their visit to the Konaki.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

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 head of the pasha's household was the person to whom they owed this unusual privilege.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

a social unit living together

From this reading The head of the pasha's household was the person to whom they owed this unusual privilege.

set forth authoritatively as obligatory

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

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

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

and nothing more

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

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

From this reading The slipper merchant had selected a favourable moment for their visit to the Konaki.

the act of departing

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

on a list

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading The slipper merchant had selected a favourable moment for their visit to the Konaki.

a particular point in time

From this reading The slipper merchant had selected a favourable moment for their visit to the Konaki.

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

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

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

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading The head of the pasha's household was the person to whom they owed this unusual privilege.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

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

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

-ing form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

a human being

From this reading The head of the pasha's household was the person to whom they owed this unusual privilege.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading The head of the pasha's household was the person to whom they owed this unusual privilege.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

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

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

free from harm or evil

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading The slipper merchant had selected a favourable moment for their visit to the Konaki.

living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading The slipper merchant had selected a favourable moment for their visit to the Konaki.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

express in speech

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

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

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The slipper merchant had selected a favourable moment for their visit to the Konaki.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

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

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

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

From this reading The head of the pasha's household was the person to whom they owed this unusual privilege.

plural of “thomas” — United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

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

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The head of the pasha's household was the person to whom they owed this unusual privilege.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The slipper merchant had selected a favourable moment for their visit to the Konaki.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

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

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

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

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

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

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading The pasha--or to speak more correctly, the pasha's deputy, for it was the deputy that had imposed upon the poor orphan--was absent from the house temporarily, and so they were able to walk about whither they listed, thanks to the backstairs influence of which their friend and guide had boasted.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The head of the pasha's household was the person to whom they owed this unusual privilege.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE JOYS OF THE SERAGLIO--A GROUP OF PEEPING THOMASES--THE CIRCASSIAN SLAVES--TINKER AND BOGEY ARE IN FOR IT--THE ALARM--ATTEMPTED RESCUE--AWAY WITH THEM--THE IRISHMAN TELLS A FEW WHITE ONES TO A PURPOSE.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There was not a great deal to see in the Konaki now that they were there, and their visit would probably have been cut very short had they not been attracted by sounds of distant music just as they were upon the point of leaving.