used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The Armenian physician, accompanied by his page, followed him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
ArmeniannounUS /ɑːrˈmiːniən/
a native or inhabitant of Armenia
From this reading The Armenian physician, accompanied by his page, followed him.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “Noble sir!” said the Armenian physician; “may I trespass for a moment on your lordship’s attention?”
a line of approach
From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
burial-ground
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From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading “Worthy Hakim, is it you?” replied the chief eunuch, turning round with an encouraging smile of courteous condescension, “your pleasure?”
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading “Worthy Hakim, is it you?” replied the chief eunuch, turning round with an encouraging smile of courteous condescension, “your pleasure?”
cypress-trees
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From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading “Worthy Hakim, is it you?” replied the chief eunuch, turning round with an encouraging smile of courteous condescension, “your pleasure?”
eunuchnounUS /ˈjuːnək/
a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction
From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Armenian physician, accompanied by his page, followed him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Noble sir!” said the Armenian physician; “may I trespass for a moment on your lordship’s attention?”
HakimnounUS /hɑːˈkiːm/
a Muslim ruler or governor or judge
From this reading “Worthy Hakim, is it you?” replied the chief eunuch, turning round with an encouraging smile of courteous condescension, “your pleasure?”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Armenian physician, accompanied by his page, followed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Armenian physician, accompanied by his page, followed him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Noble sir!” said the Armenian physician; “may I trespass for a moment on your lordship’s attention?”
of great significance or value
From this reading “I would speak to you of important matters,” said the physician.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Worthy Hakim, is it you?” replied the chief eunuch, turning round with an encouraging smile of courteous condescension, “your pleasure?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Worthy Hakim, is it you?” replied the chief eunuch, turning round with an encouraging smile of courteous condescension, “your pleasure?”
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
lordship's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Noble sir!” said the Armenian physician; “may I trespass for a moment on your lordship’s attention?”
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “I would speak to you of important matters,” said the physician.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Noble sir!” said the Armenian physician; “may I trespass for a moment on your lordship’s attention?”
a particular point in time
From this reading “Noble sir!” said the Armenian physician; “may I trespass for a moment on your lordship’s attention?”
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading “Noble sir!” said the Armenian physician; “may I trespass for a moment on your lordship’s attention?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Noble sir!” said the Armenian physician; “may I trespass for a moment on your lordship’s attention?”
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The Armenian physician, accompanied by his page, followed him.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The Armenian physician, accompanied by his page, followed him.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading “Worthy Hakim, is it you?” replied the chief eunuch, turning round with an encouraging smile of courteous condescension, “your pleasure?”
one of four equal parts
From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Worthy Hakim, is it you?” replied the chief eunuch, turning round with an encouraging smile of courteous condescension, “your pleasure?”
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “Worthy Hakim, is it you?” replied the chief eunuch, turning round with an encouraging smile of courteous condescension, “your pleasure?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Noble sir!” said the Armenian physician; “may I trespass for a moment on your lordship’s attention?”
Seraglionoun
living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Noble sir!” said the Armenian physician; “may I trespass for a moment on your lordship’s attention?”
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “Worthy Hakim, is it you?” replied the chief eunuch, turning round with an encouraging smile of courteous condescension, “your pleasure?”
express in speech
From this reading “I would speak to you of important matters,” said the physician.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
trespassverbUS /ˈtrespæs/
enter unlawfully on someone's property
From this reading “Noble sir!” said the Armenian physician; “may I trespass for a moment on your lordship’s attention?”
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “Worthy Hakim, is it you?” replied the chief eunuch, turning round with an encouraging smile of courteous condescension, “your pleasure?”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The chief eunuch turned into a burial-ground, through which a way led, by an avenue of cypress-trees, to the quarter of the Seraglio.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Worthy Hakim, is it you?” replied the chief eunuch, turning round with an encouraging smile of courteous condescension, “your pleasure?”
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading “Worthy Hakim, is it you?” replied the chief eunuch, turning round with an encouraging smile of courteous condescension, “your pleasure?”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I would speak to you of important matters,” said the physician.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Worthy Hakim, is it you?” replied the chief eunuch, turning round with an encouraging smile of courteous condescension, “your pleasure?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Noble sir!” said the Armenian physician; “may I trespass for a moment on your lordship’s attention?”
