used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
ArchitectsnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
plural of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading Architects had submitted plans for the detailed ornamentation of the new seraglio which was rising on the Byzantine Point.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The day had been wearisome.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading One of the plans led to dispute between the Padishah and the chief Mufti, the expounder of the Moslem law.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
ByzantineadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzəntaɪn/
of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church or the rites performed in it
From this reading Architects had submitted plans for the detailed ornamentation of the new seraglio which was rising on the Byzantine Point.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
a person who is in charge
From this reading One of the plans led to dispute between the Padishah and the chief Mufti, the expounder of the Moslem law.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading Architects had submitted plans for the detailed ornamentation of the new seraglio which was rising on the Byzantine Point.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading One of the plans led to dispute between the Padishah and the chief Mufti, the expounder of the Moslem law.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
expoundernoun
a person who explains
From this reading One of the plans led to dispute between the Padishah and the chief Mufti, the expounder of the Moslem law.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Architects had submitted plans for the detailed ornamentation of the new seraglio which was rising on the Byzantine Point.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The day had been wearisome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was occasioned thus.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading One of the plans led to dispute between the Padishah and the chief Mufti, the expounder of the Moslem law.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading One of the plans led to dispute between the Padishah and the chief Mufti, the expounder of the Moslem law.
LucasnounUS /ˈluːkəs/
United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
MoslemnounUS /ˈmɑːzləm/
a believer in or follower of Islam
From this reading One of the plans led to dispute between the Padishah and the chief Mufti, the expounder of the Moslem law.
Muftinoun
a jurist who interprets Muslim religious law
From this reading One of the plans led to dispute between the Padishah and the chief Mufti, the expounder of the Moslem law.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Architects had submitted plans for the detailed ornamentation of the new seraglio which was rising on the Byzantine Point.
Notaras
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From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading It was occasioned thus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Architects had submitted plans for the detailed ornamentation of the new seraglio which was rising on the Byzantine Point.
on one occasion
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the plans led to dispute between the Padishah and the chief Mufti, the expounder of the Moslem law.
ornamentationnounUS /ˌɔːrnəmenˈteɪʃən/
the state of being ornamented
From this reading Architects had submitted plans for the detailed ornamentation of the new seraglio which was rising on the Byzantine Point.
Padishah
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From this reading One of the plans led to dispute between the Padishah and the chief Mufti, the expounder of the Moslem law.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Architects had submitted plans for the detailed ornamentation of the new seraglio which was rising on the Byzantine Point.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Architects had submitted plans for the detailed ornamentation of the new seraglio which was rising on the Byzantine Point.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Architects had submitted plans for the detailed ornamentation of the new seraglio which was rising on the Byzantine Point.
seraglionoun
living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
From this reading Architects had submitted plans for the detailed ornamentation of the new seraglio which was rising on the Byzantine Point.
that is looked for
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Architects had submitted plans for the detailed ornamentation of the new seraglio which was rising on the Byzantine Point.
SultannounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/
A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was occasioned thus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Late in the day the Sultan retired to a neighboring mansion, once possessed by the Greek Grand Duke, Lucas Notaras, and there sought relaxation from the incessant cares of the empire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Architects had submitted plans for the detailed ornamentation of the new seraglio which was rising on the Byzantine Point.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The day had been wearisome.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Architects had submitted plans for the detailed ornamentation of the new seraglio which was rising on the Byzantine Point.
