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From this reading He gave orders for a change to be made in the line of a partition and corridor, and also for a slight variation in the position of a gateway in the walls dividing the mabeyn[102] court from that of the haremlik.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Captain Ballaban was almost constantly engaged at the new seraglio.
in addition
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain Ballaban was almost constantly engaged at the new seraglio.
Ballaban
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From this reading Captain Ballaban was almost constantly engaged at the new seraglio.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
befitted
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From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Ballaban was almost constantly engaged at the new seraglio.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He gave orders for a change to be made in the line of a partition and corridor, and also for a slight variation in the position of a gateway in the walls dividing the mabeyn[102] court from that of the haremlik.
communicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading He was especially interested in the side entrances, and communications between the various departments of the seraglio.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Captain Ballaban was almost constantly engaged at the new seraglio.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading He gave orders for a change to be made in the line of a partition and corridor, and also for a slight variation in the position of a gateway in the walls dividing the mabeyn[102] court from that of the haremlik.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He gave orders for a change to be made in the line of a partition and corridor, and also for a slight variation in the position of a gateway in the walls dividing the mabeyn[102] court from that of the haremlik.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
departmentsnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading He was especially interested in the side entrances, and communications between the various departments of the seraglio.
devolvedverbUS /dɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “devolve” — pass on or delegate to another
From this reading Upon the young officer devolved the duty of scrutinizing every line and layer that went into the various structures.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading He gave orders for a change to be made in the line of a partition and corridor, and also for a slight variation in the position of a gateway in the walls dividing the mabeyn[102] court from that of the haremlik.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Upon the young officer devolved the duty of scrutinizing every line and layer that went into the various structures.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Captain Ballaban was almost constantly engaged at the new seraglio.
entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He was especially interested in the side entrances, and communications between the various departments of the seraglio.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He was especially interested in the side entrances, and communications between the various departments of the seraglio.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Upon the young officer devolved the duty of scrutinizing every line and layer that went into the various structures.
the organ of sight
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He gave orders for a change to be made in the line of a partition and corridor, and also for a slight variation in the position of a gateway in the walls dividing the mabeyn[102] court from that of the haremlik.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading He gave orders for a change to be made in the line of a partition and corridor, and also for a slight variation in the position of a gateway in the walls dividing the mabeyn[102] court from that of the haremlik.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave orders for a change to be made in the line of a partition and corridor, and also for a slight variation in the position of a gateway in the walls dividing the mabeyn[102] court from that of the haremlik.
haremlik
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From this reading He gave orders for a change to be made in the line of a partition and corridor, and also for a slight variation in the position of a gateway in the walls dividing the mabeyn[102] court from that of the haremlik.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was especially interested in the side entrances, and communications between the various departments of the seraglio.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He was especially interested in the side entrances, and communications between the various departments of the seraglio.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Upon the young officer devolved the duty of scrutinizing every line and layer that went into the various structures.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
layernounUS /ˈleɪər/
single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
From this reading Upon the young officer devolved the duty of scrutinizing every line and layer that went into the various structures.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Upon the young officer devolved the duty of scrutinizing every line and layer that went into the various structures.
mabeyn
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From this reading He gave orders for a change to be made in the line of a partition and corridor, and also for a slight variation in the position of a gateway in the walls dividing the mabeyn[102] court from that of the haremlik.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He gave orders for a change to be made in the line of a partition and corridor, and also for a slight variation in the position of a gateway in the walls dividing the mabeyn[102] court from that of the haremlik.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Captain Ballaban was almost constantly engaged at the new seraglio.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Upon the young officer devolved the duty of scrutinizing every line and layer that went into the various structures.
and nothing more
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He gave orders for a change to be made in the line of a partition and corridor, and also for a slight variation in the position of a gateway in the walls dividing the mabeyn[102] court from that of the haremlik.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
partitionnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading He gave orders for a change to be made in the line of a partition and corridor, and also for a slight variation in the position of a gateway in the walls dividing the mabeyn[102] court from that of the haremlik.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He gave orders for a change to be made in the line of a partition and corridor, and also for a slight variation in the position of a gateway in the walls dividing the mabeyn[102] court from that of the haremlik.
scrutinizingverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading Upon the young officer devolved the duty of scrutinizing every line and layer that went into the various structures.
seraglionoun
living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
From this reading Captain Ballaban was almost constantly engaged at the new seraglio.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was especially interested in the side entrances, and communications between the various departments of the seraglio.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He gave orders for a change to be made in the line of a partition and corridor, and also for a slight variation in the position of a gateway in the walls dividing the mabeyn[102] court from that of the haremlik.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
structuresnounUS /ˈstrʌktʃərz/
plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Upon the young officer devolved the duty of scrutinizing every line and layer that went into the various structures.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon the young officer devolved the duty of scrutinizing every line and layer that went into the various structures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Ballaban was almost constantly engaged at the new seraglio.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the young officer devolved the duty of scrutinizing every line and layer that went into the various structures.
variationnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading He gave orders for a change to be made in the line of a partition and corridor, and also for a slight variation in the position of a gateway in the walls dividing the mabeyn[102] court from that of the haremlik.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Upon the young officer devolved the duty of scrutinizing every line and layer that went into the various structures.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He gave orders for a change to be made in the line of a partition and corridor, and also for a slight variation in the position of a gateway in the walls dividing the mabeyn[102] court from that of the haremlik.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Ballaban was almost constantly engaged at the new seraglio.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Upon the young officer devolved the duty of scrutinizing every line and layer that went into the various structures.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was being constructed not only with an eye to its imposing appearance from without and its beauty within, such as befitted both its splendid site between the waters and the splendor of the monarch whose palace it was to be; but also with a view to its easy defence in case of assault.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Upon the young officer devolved the duty of scrutinizing every line and layer that went into the various structures.
