adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
accountingnounUS /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/
a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
Adrianoplenoun
a city in northwestern Turkey; a Thracian town that was rebuilt and renamed by the Roman Emperor Hadrian
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading However, directly the officer brought back the spirited message of the Princess Irene to the Governor of the Castle, his mind underwent a change.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We have seen him make the White Castle by hard galloping before the bursting of the storm.
boatsnounUS /boʊts/
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
Bosphorus
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From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading However, directly the officer brought back the spirited message of the Princess Irene to the Governor of the Castle, his mind underwent a change.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading We have seen him make the White Castle by hard galloping before the bursting of the storm.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
CastlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading We have seen him make the White Castle by hard galloping before the bursting of the storm.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading However, directly the officer brought back the spirited message of the Princess Irene to the Governor of the Castle, his mind underwent a change.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
consideringverbUS /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
despatched
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From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
detainverbUS /dɪˈteɪn/
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading However, directly the officer brought back the spirited message of the Princess Irene to the Governor of the Castle, his mind underwent a change.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
else
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From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
EmirnounUS /ɪˈmɪr/
an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
ennounUS /en/
half the width of an em
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading We have seen him make the White Castle by hard galloping before the bursting of the storm.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
GovernornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/
the head of a state government
From this reading However, directly the officer brought back the spirited message of the Princess Irene to the Governor of the Castle, his mind underwent a change.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading We have seen him make the White Castle by hard galloping before the bursting of the storm.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have seen him make the White Castle by hard galloping before the bursting of the storm.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, directly the officer brought back the spirited message of the Princess Irene to the Governor of the Castle, his mind underwent a change.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
Irene
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From this reading However, directly the officer brought back the spirited message of the Princess Irene to the Governor of the Castle, his mind underwent a change.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
MAHOMMED
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From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
Mahommed's
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From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading We have seen him make the White Castle by hard galloping before the bursting of the storm.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading However, directly the officer brought back the spirited message of the Princess Irene to the Governor of the Castle, his mind underwent a change.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading However, directly the officer brought back the spirited message of the Princess Irene to the Governor of the Castle, his mind underwent a change.
Mirza
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From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
noteworthyadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtwɜːrði/
worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading However, directly the officer brought back the spirited message of the Princess Irene to the Governor of the Castle, his mind underwent a change.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
quicknessnounUS /ˈkwɪknəs/
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We have seen him make the White Castle by hard galloping before the bursting of the storm.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
seriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/
in a serious manner
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading However, directly the officer brought back the spirited message of the Princess Irene to the Governor of the Castle, his mind underwent a change.
STARSnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
steadinessnounUS /ˈstedinɪs/
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading We have seen him make the White Castle by hard galloping before the bursting of the storm.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
TurknounUS /tɜːrk/
a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading However, directly the officer brought back the spirited message of the Princess Irene to the Governor of the Castle, his mind underwent a change.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
voyagersnounUS /ˈvɔɪɪdʒərz/
plural of “voyager” — a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have seen him make the White Castle by hard galloping before the bursting of the storm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
WhitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading We have seen him make the White Castle by hard galloping before the bursting of the storm.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading While at the gate, and in the midst of his reception there, the boats were reported making all speed to the river landing; and not wishing his presence at the Castle to be known in Constantinople, he despatched an under officer to seize the voyagers, and detain them until he had crossed the Bosphorus _en route_ to Adrianople.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading MAHOMMED HEARS FROM THE STARS The second recall of the Emir Mirza departing with the appointment for the Prince of India was remarkable, considering Mahommed's usual quickness of conclusion and steadiness of purpose; and the accounting for it is noteworthy.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading So completely had the young Turk been taken up by study and military service that leisure for love had been denied him; else he either despised the passion or had never met a woman to catch his fancy and hold it seriously.
