69
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From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
anew
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HERO GOES IN QUEST OF FOUR TREASURE-TREES, AND IS MARRIED TO THE QUEEN OF THE FAIRIES.
any thing at all
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
next to; at the side of
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
biographicaladjectiveUS /ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to or being biography
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
cannot
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From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
cockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
deem to be
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
date-trees
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From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
disdainfullyadverb
in a proud and domineering manner
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading They replied: “May it please your majesty, there is nothing which will not yield to skill and intelligent efforts.”
equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
FAIRIESnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading THE HERO GOES IN QUEST OF FOUR TREASURE-TREES, AND IS MARRIED TO THE QUEEN OF THE FAIRIES.
fairylandnounUS /ˈferilænd/
something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
Farrukhrúz
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From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE HERO GOES IN QUEST OF FOUR TREASURE-TREES, AND IS MARRIED TO THE QUEEN OF THE FAIRIES.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
the act of giving
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
a state of high honor
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading THE HERO GOES IN QUEST OF FOUR TREASURE-TREES, AND IS MARRIED TO THE QUEEN OF THE FAIRIES.
coins made of gold
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE HERO GOES IN QUEST OF FOUR TREASURE-TREES, AND IS MARRIED TO THE QUEEN OF THE FAIRIES.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HERO GOES IN QUEST OF FOUR TREASURE-TREES, AND IS MARRIED TO THE QUEEN OF THE FAIRIES.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading They replied: “May it please your majesty, there is nothing which will not yield to skill and intelligent efforts.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HERO GOES IN QUEST OF FOUR TREASURE-TREES, AND IS MARRIED TO THE QUEEN OF THE FAIRIES.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
malevolencenoun
wishing evil to others
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
joined in matrimony
From this reading THE HERO GOES IN QUEST OF FOUR TREASURE-TREES, AND IS MARRIED TO THE QUEEN OF THE FAIRIES.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They replied: “May it please your majesty, there is nothing which will not yield to skill and intelligent efforts.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
not any; not one
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They replied: “May it please your majesty, there is nothing which will not yield to skill and intelligent efforts.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They replied: “May it please your majesty, there is nothing which will not yield to skill and intelligent efforts.”
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HERO GOES IN QUEST OF FOUR TREASURE-TREES, AND IS MARRIED TO THE QUEEN OF THE FAIRIES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
perusedverbUS /pərˈuːzd/
past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading They replied: “May it please your majesty, there is nothing which will not yield to skill and intelligent efforts.”
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
bring forth or yield
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading THE HERO GOES IN QUEST OF FOUR TREASURE-TREES, AND IS MARRIED TO THE QUEEN OF THE FAIRIES.
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading THE HERO GOES IN QUEST OF FOUR TREASURE-TREES, AND IS MARRIED TO THE QUEEN OF THE FAIRIES.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading They replied: “May it please your majesty, there is nothing which will not yield to skill and intelligent efforts.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading They replied: “May it please your majesty, there is nothing which will not yield to skill and intelligent efforts.”
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
sultannounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/
A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HERO GOES IN QUEST OF FOUR TREASURE-TREES, AND IS MARRIED TO THE QUEEN OF THE FAIRIES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HERO GOES IN QUEST OF FOUR TREASURE-TREES, AND IS MARRIED TO THE QUEEN OF THE FAIRIES.
TREASURE-TREES
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From this reading THE HERO GOES IN QUEST OF FOUR TREASURE-TREES, AND IS MARRIED TO THE QUEEN OF THE FAIRIES.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
unequalledadjective
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
vazírs
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From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
well-wishers
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From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They replied: “May it please your majesty, there is nothing which will not yield to skill and intelligent efforts.”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If four date-trees of gold, having fruits and leaves of jewels, were placed at the four corners of this throne there is no doubt your majesty would be unequalled as the possessor of costly and rare objects, and no monarch on earth could pretend to the least shadow of equality with our king.”[69] The sultan smiled disdainfully and said: “Such a wish cannot be realised; for, though I have perused many biographical and historical works, I have never read that anything of this kind exists in the world.”
Yaman
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From this reading The king of Yaman again gave a grand banquet, at which the wonderful cock was exhibited beside the magnificent throne which Farrukhrúz had brought from fairyland, and which was greatly admired by the assembled people.
but in spite of that
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading They replied: “May it please your majesty, there is nothing which will not yield to skill and intelligent efforts.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The vazírs were obliged to conceal their malevolence, and after giving utterance to many expressions of admiration they said: “Although your majesty’s humble servants and well-wishers are unable to produce anything themselves, yet they consider it their duty to suggest anything which might increase your glory.
