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From this reading [24] Hasselquist's _Travels in Palestine_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
move towards
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
in a state of sleep
From this reading In like manner, it is difficult to discover whether this fair Princess spent the night asleep, with gay dreams dancing round her, or awake, a victim to the wasting cares of love.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading In like manner, it is difficult to discover whether this fair Princess spent the night asleep, with gay dreams dancing round her, or awake, a victim to the wasting cares of love.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
bedchambernounUS /ˈbedtʃeɪmbər/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In like manner, it is difficult to discover whether this fair Princess spent the night asleep, with gay dreams dancing round her, or awake, a victim to the wasting cares of love.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading In like manner, it is difficult to discover whether this fair Princess spent the night asleep, with gay dreams dancing round her, or awake, a victim to the wasting cares of love.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading In like manner, it is difficult to discover whether this fair Princess spent the night asleep, with gay dreams dancing round her, or awake, a victim to the wasting cares of love.
dolenounUS /doʊl/
a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading In like manner, it is difficult to discover whether this fair Princess spent the night asleep, with gay dreams dancing round her, or awake, a victim to the wasting cares of love.
dressing-table
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From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading In like manner, it is difficult to discover whether this fair Princess spent the night asleep, with gay dreams dancing round her, or awake, a victim to the wasting cares of love.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading In like manner, it is difficult to discover whether this fair Princess spent the night asleep, with gay dreams dancing round her, or awake, a victim to the wasting cares of love.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
Hasselquist's
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From this reading [24] Hasselquist's _Travels in Palestine_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [24] Hasselquist's _Travels in Palestine_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
lamentationnoun
a cry of sorrow and grief
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In like manner, it is difficult to discover whether this fair Princess spent the night asleep, with gay dreams dancing round her, or awake, a victim to the wasting cares of love.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In like manner, it is difficult to discover whether this fair Princess spent the night asleep, with gay dreams dancing round her, or awake, a victim to the wasting cares of love.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In like manner, it is difficult to discover whether this fair Princess spent the night asleep, with gay dreams dancing round her, or awake, a victim to the wasting cares of love.
Melechsala
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From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
Mushirumi
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From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In like manner, it is difficult to discover whether this fair Princess spent the night asleep, with gay dreams dancing round her, or awake, a victim to the wasting cares of love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
PalestinenounUS /ˈpæləstaɪn/
a former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948
From this reading [24] Hasselquist's _Travels in Palestine_.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In like manner, it is difficult to discover whether this fair Princess spent the night asleep, with gay dreams dancing round her, or awake, a victim to the wasting cares of love.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
Seraglionoun
living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading In like manner, it is difficult to discover whether this fair Princess spent the night asleep, with gay dreams dancing round her, or awake, a victim to the wasting cares of love.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The latter is more probable, since early in the morning there arose great dole and lamentation in the Palace, as the Princess made her appearance with pale cheeks and languid eyes; so that her female council dreaded the approach of grievous sickness.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In like manner, it is difficult to discover whether this fair Princess spent the night asleep, with gay dreams dancing round her, or awake, a victim to the wasting cares of love.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
TravelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading [24] Hasselquist's _Travels in Palestine_.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading In like manner, it is difficult to discover whether this fair Princess spent the night asleep, with gay dreams dancing round her, or awake, a victim to the wasting cares of love.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading In like manner, it is difficult to discover whether this fair Princess spent the night asleep, with gay dreams dancing round her, or awake, a victim to the wasting cares of love.
look attentively
From this reading It is easier to watch a goddess at the bath than to penetrate the secrets of an Oriental Princess in the bedchamber of the Seraglio.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In like manner, it is difficult to discover whether this fair Princess spent the night asleep, with gay dreams dancing round her, or awake, a victim to the wasting cares of love.
witherverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading It is therefore difficult for the historian to determine whether Melechsala left the _Mushirumi_ which she had accepted of to wither on her dressing-table; or put it in fresh water, to preserve it for the solace of her eyes as long as possible.
