Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading THE GREEK PAGE--SONG OF THE GREEK PAGE--A REVELATION.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading The sultan daily became more attached to him; and he, on his part, acquired influence over his imperial master.

past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

(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 Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

in addition

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

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

From this reading Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

being joined in close association

From this reading The sultan daily became more attached to him; and he, on his part, acquired influence over his imperial master.

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The sultan daily became more attached to him; and he, on his part, acquired influence over his imperial master.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading The sultan daily became more attached to him; and he, on his part, acquired influence over his imperial master.

plural of “decree” — a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

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

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

at any time

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading THE GREEK PAGE--SONG OF THE GREEK PAGE--A REVELATION.

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

From this reading Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent.

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

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

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

From this reading The sultan daily became more attached to him; and he, on his part, acquired influence over his imperial master.

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

From this reading The sultan daily became more attached to him; and he, on his part, acquired influence over his imperial master.

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

From this reading The sultan daily became more attached to him; and he, on his part, acquired influence over his imperial master.

a social unit living together

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

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

From this reading Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading The sultan daily became more attached to him; and he, on his part, acquired influence over his imperial master.

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

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading The sultan daily became more attached to him; and he, on his part, acquired influence over his imperial master.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent.

kept in good condition

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The sultan daily became more attached to him; and he, on his part, acquired influence over his imperial master.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The sultan daily became more attached to him; and he, on his part, acquired influence over his imperial master.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GREEK PAGE--SONG OF THE GREEK PAGE--A REVELATION.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sultan daily became more attached to him; and he, on his part, acquired influence over his imperial master.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

above and across; more than

From this reading The sultan daily became more attached to him; and he, on his part, acquired influence over his imperial master.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

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 GREEK PAGE--SONG OF THE GREEK PAGE--A REVELATION.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The sultan daily became more attached to him; and he, on his part, acquired influence over his imperial master.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent.

someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading THE GREEK PAGE--SONG OF THE GREEK PAGE--A REVELATION.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

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

From this reading Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading THE GREEK PAGE--SONG OF THE GREEK PAGE--A REVELATION.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

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

From this reading The sultan daily became more attached to him; and he, on his part, acquired influence over his imperial master.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

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

From this reading THE GREEK PAGE--SONG OF THE GREEK PAGE--A REVELATION.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent.

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

From this reading Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Avaricious, and ever intent upon the aggrandizement of his own fortunes, he accumulated vast treasures; but he also maintained a household and lived in a style unequaled by any of his predecessors in office.

fixed and absolute and without contingency

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

A high-ranking political advisor or minister to the sovereign monarch.

From this reading Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent.

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

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Vested with a power so nearly absolute that Solyman signed without ever perusing the hatti-sheriffs, or decrees, drawn up by Ibrahim,--and enjoying the confidence of the divan, all the members of which were devoted to his interests,--the renegade administered according to his own discretion, the affairs of that mighty empire.