Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading A BALL IN THE SERAGLIO It was the birthday of the Sultana Valideh.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

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

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading A BALL IN THE SERAGLIO It was the birthday of the Sultana Valideh.

a region of northern Africa on the Mediterranean coast between Egypt and Gibraltar; was used as a base for pirates from the 16th to 19th centuries

From this reading One of these boats, in which was the pretty French girl, was captured by Barbary corsairs, who sold her to the Sultan.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading The rest we know, of course-- "Elle eut beau dire: Je me meurs!

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading A BALL IN THE SERAGLIO It was the birthday of the Sultana Valideh.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One of these boats, in which was the pretty French girl, was captured by Barbary corsairs, who sold her to the Sultan.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading One of these boats, in which was the pretty French girl, was captured by Barbary corsairs, who sold her to the Sultan.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

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From this reading One of these boats, in which was the pretty French girl, was captured by Barbary corsairs, who sold her to the Sultan.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The rest we know, of course-- "Elle eut beau dire: Je me meurs!

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading The rest we know, of course-- "Elle eut beau dire: Je me meurs!

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

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

From this reading The rest we know, of course-- "Elle eut beau dire: Je me meurs!

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

From this reading The rest we know, of course-- "Elle eut beau dire: Je me meurs!

a social unit living together

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading One of these boats, in which was the pretty French girl, was captured by Barbary corsairs, who sold her to the Sultan.

a person of French nationality

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

a young female

From this reading One of these boats, in which was the pretty French girl, was captured by Barbary corsairs, who sold her to the Sultan.

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

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

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

From this reading A BALL IN THE SERAGLIO It was the birthday of the Sultana Valideh.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

a small island

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A BALL IN THE SERAGLIO It was the birthday of the Sultana Valideh.

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From this reading The rest we know, of course-- "Elle eut beau dire: Je me meurs!

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The rest we know, of course-- "Elle eut beau dire: Je me meurs!

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From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

an island in the eastern Caribbean in the Windward Islands; administered as an overseas region of France

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The rest we know, of course-- "Elle eut beau dire: Je me meurs!

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From this reading The rest we know, of course-- "Elle eut beau dire: Je me meurs!

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BALL IN THE SERAGLIO It was the birthday of the Sultana Valideh.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of these boats, in which was the pretty French girl, was captured by Barbary corsairs, who sold her to the Sultan.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading One of these boats, in which was the pretty French girl, was captured by Barbary corsairs, who sold her to the Sultan.

To recall to mind.

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The rest we know, of course-- "Elle eut beau dire: Je me meurs!

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

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

From this reading A BALL IN THE SERAGLIO It was the birthday of the Sultana Valideh.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

transport commercially

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading One of these boats, in which was the pretty French girl, was captured by Barbary corsairs, who sold her to the Sultan.

not in physical motion

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.

From this reading One of these boats, in which was the pretty French girl, was captured by Barbary corsairs, who sold her to the Sultan.

pale yellow seedless grape used for raisins and wine

From this reading A BALL IN THE SERAGLIO It was the birthday of the Sultana Valideh.

carry out

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

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

From this reading A BALL IN THE SERAGLIO It was the birthday of the Sultana Valideh.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One of these boats, in which was the pretty French girl, was captured by Barbary corsairs, who sold her to the Sultan.

up to a particular time

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

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

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

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

From this reading A BALL IN THE SERAGLIO It was the birthday of the Sultana Valideh.

precisely as stated

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

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

From this reading A BALL IN THE SERAGLIO It was the birthday of the Sultana Valideh.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

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

From this reading One of these boats, in which was the pretty French girl, was captured by Barbary corsairs, who sold her to the Sultan.

during the time that

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

which person or people

From this reading One of these boats, in which was the pretty French girl, was captured by Barbary corsairs, who sold her to the Sultan.

belonging to which person

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Then the family sent word that she was to return to the beautiful island on the farther side of Africa; but during the voyage a tempest destroyed the ship, and the crew had to take to the boats.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The Sultana, Mahmoud's mother, was, we may remember, a Frenchwoman, whose parents, natives of the Isle of Martinique, had sent her to Paris while still very young, and placed her, till she was sixteen, in a convent to be educated.