used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
censed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
clothing in general
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
in a serious manner
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
take in solid food
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
guitarsnounUS /ɡɪˈtɑːrz/
plural of “guitar” — a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
kahya's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
go away from a place
From this reading I RETURNED her thanks, and, soon after, took my leave.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
not any; not one
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
and nothing more
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/
plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
participate in games or sport
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I RETURNED her thanks, and, soon after, took my leave.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
solicitedverbUS /səˈlɪsɪtɪd/
past form of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
in the near future
From this reading I RETURNED her thanks, and, soon after, took my leave.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
successive (without a break)
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading I RETURNED her thanks, and, soon after, took my leave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
a special situation
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
interact in a certain way
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
precisely as stated
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
viziernounUS /vɪˈzɪər/
A high-ranking political advisor or minister to the sovereign monarch.
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading After this ceremony, she commanded her slaves to play and dance, which they did with their guitars in their hands, and she excused to me their want of skill, saying she took no care to accomplish them in that art.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I was conducted back in the same manner I entered, and would have gone straight to my own house; but the Greek lady with me, earnestly solicited me to visit the _kahya's_ lady, saying, he was the second officer in the empire, and ought indeed to be looked upon as the first, the grand vizier having only the name, while he exercised the authority.
which person or people
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect; two slaves kneeling _censed_ my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I was very sorry I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing.
