Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

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

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

subject to appointment

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

see with attention

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

lacking funds

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

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From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

someone to whom private matters are confided

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading My curiosity was raised to see this Rustam of a warrior, for his exploits and unvaried success were constantly the theme of the sultan's encomiums.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading My curiosity was raised to see this Rustam of a warrior, for his exploits and unvaried success were constantly the theme of the sultan's encomiums.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

plural of “encomium” — a formal expression of praise

From this reading My curiosity was raised to see this Rustam of a warrior, for his exploits and unvaried success were constantly the theme of the sultan's encomiums.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading He was indeed a splendid figure, and his face was equally perfect.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading My curiosity was raised to see this Rustam of a warrior, for his exploits and unvaried success were constantly the theme of the sultan's encomiums.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He was indeed a splendid figure, and his face was equally perfect.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading He was indeed a splendid figure, and his face was equally perfect.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading My curiosity was raised to see this Rustam of a warrior, for his exploits and unvaried success were constantly the theme of the sultan's encomiums.

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

a native or resident of the American state of Georgia

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

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

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

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

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

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

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He was indeed a splendid figure, and his face was equally perfect.

immediately past

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

in the recent past

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

go away from a place

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

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

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading He was indeed a splendid figure, and his face was equally perfect.

a human being

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading My curiosity was raised to see this Rustam of a warrior, for his exploits and unvaried success were constantly the theme of the sultan's encomiums.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

asked for

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

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From this reading My curiosity was raised to see this Rustam of a warrior, for his exploits and unvaried success were constantly the theme of the sultan's encomiums.

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

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading My curiosity was raised to see this Rustam of a warrior, for his exploits and unvaried success were constantly the theme of the sultan's encomiums.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

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From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading He was indeed a splendid figure, and his face was equally perfect.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading My curiosity was raised to see this Rustam of a warrior, for his exploits and unvaried success were constantly the theme of the sultan's encomiums.

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

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

possessive form of “sultan” — the ruler of a Muslim country (especially of the former Ottoman Empire)

From this reading My curiosity was raised to see this Rustam of a warrior, for his exploits and unvaried success were constantly the theme of the sultan's encomiums.

act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

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

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading My curiosity was raised to see this Rustam of a warrior, for his exploits and unvaried success were constantly the theme of the sultan's encomiums.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading My curiosity was raised to see this Rustam of a warrior, for his exploits and unvaried success were constantly the theme of the sultan's encomiums.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

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

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

lacking variety

From this reading My curiosity was raised to see this Rustam of a warrior, for his exploits and unvaried success were constantly the theme of the sultan's encomiums.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A Georgian slave, who had been the favourite previous to my arrival, and who had never forgiven my supplanting her, had been sent to him by the sultan as a compliment; and this rare distinction had been conferred upon him on the day when I requested leave to remain behind the screen in the hall of the divan, that I might behold this celebrated and distinguished person.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading My curiosity was raised to see this Rustam of a warrior, for his exploits and unvaried success were constantly the theme of the sultan's encomiums.

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

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading My curiosity was raised to see this Rustam of a warrior, for his exploits and unvaried success were constantly the theme of the sultan's encomiums.

at the time that

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

which person or people

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.

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

From this reading He had often mentioned to me the distinguished services of a young seraskier, whom he had lately appointed capitan pacha, to combat in the north against a barbarous nation called Sclavonians, or Russians.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The next evening the old woman made her appearance, without raising any difficulty, as on the previous day, and took her seat before the pacha, and thus continued:-- As I stated to your highness last evening when I broke off my narrative, I was in the highest favour with the sultan, who made me his confidant.