used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading There they conveyed his favorite horses, his favorite slaves and birds, and took abundant care of his personal comfort.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading Ali allowed them to do with him as they would.
Ali'snounUS /ˈɑːliz/
possessive form of “ali” — United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A former pleasure-house, a kiosk on the island of La Gulia, was assigned to him as a residence for the future.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading A former pleasure-house, a kiosk on the island of La Gulia, was assigned to him as a residence for the future.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
battle-field
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From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading There they conveyed his favorite horses, his favorite slaves and birds, and took abundant care of his personal comfort.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading There they conveyed his favorite horses, his favorite slaves and birds, and took abundant care of his personal comfort.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading There they conveyed his favorite horses, his favorite slaves and birds, and took abundant care of his personal comfort.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading There they conveyed his favorite horses, his favorite slaves and birds, and took abundant care of his personal comfort.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Ali allowed them to do with him as they would.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
Eminah
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From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
emissariesnounUS /ˈeməseriz/
plural of “emissary” — someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
apart from; not including
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
executionernounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃənər/
an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading There they conveyed his favorite horses, his favorite slaves and birds, and took abundant care of his personal comfort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A former pleasure-house, a kiosk on the island of La Gulia, was assigned to him as a residence for the future.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading A former pleasure-house, a kiosk on the island of La Gulia, was assigned to him as a residence for the future.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
yet to be or coming
From this reading A former pleasure-house, a kiosk on the island of La Gulia, was assigned to him as a residence for the future.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
Gulia
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From this reading A former pleasure-house, a kiosk on the island of La Gulia, was assigned to him as a residence for the future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading There they conveyed his favorite horses, his favorite slaves and birds, and took abundant care of his personal comfort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A former pleasure-house, a kiosk on the island of La Gulia, was assigned to him as a residence for the future.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
kiosknounUS /ˈkiːɔːsk/
small area set off by walls for special use
From this reading A former pleasure-house, a kiosk on the island of La Gulia, was assigned to him as a residence for the future.
Kurshid
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From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading A former pleasure-house, a kiosk on the island of La Gulia, was assigned to him as a residence for the future.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
come together
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
Mussulman
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From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
PashanounUS /pəˈʃɑː/
a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
PEDESTALnounUS /ˈpedəstəl/
a support or foundation
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading There they conveyed his favorite horses, his favorite slaves and birds, and took abundant care of his personal comfort.
pleasure-house
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From this reading A former pleasure-house, a kiosk on the island of La Gulia, was assigned to him as a residence for the future.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading A former pleasure-house, a kiosk on the island of La Gulia, was assigned to him as a residence for the future.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
SERAGLIOnoun
living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading There they conveyed his favorite horses, his favorite slaves and birds, and took abundant care of his personal comfort.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There they conveyed his favorite horses, his favorite slaves and birds, and took abundant care of his personal comfort.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading There they conveyed his favorite horses, his favorite slaves and birds, and took abundant care of his personal comfort.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A former pleasure-house, a kiosk on the island of La Gulia, was assigned to him as a residence for the future.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SILVER PEDESTAL IN FRONT OF THE SERAGLIO The emissaries of Kurshid Pasha received the veteran warrior with great respect in the gates of the fortress, whither he went to meet them; they showed him all the honor due to his rank; they allowed him to retain his sword and all his other weapons.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ali allowed them to do with him as they would.
the act of creating written works
From this reading At the same time they confirmed by word of mouth the promise which Kurshid Pasha had given to Eminah in writing--that the executioner should never lay his hand on Ali's head, and that he should not die a violent death, except it were in an honorable duel or on the battle-field, which is a delight to a true Mussulman.
