114
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From this reading They relate that a king named Zayn ul-Mulúk[114] reigned over a city in the eastern part of Hindústán.
115
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From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
116
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From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
117
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From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They relate that a king named Zayn ul-Mulúk[114] reigned over a city in the eastern part of Hindústán.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The king, with mixed sensations of pleasure and grief, gave order to his chief vazír to put the child and his mother in a palace at some distance from the court, which was done accordingly.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
(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 He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
ARTFULadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtfəl/
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
ASTROLOGERSnounUS /əˈstrɑːlədʒərz/
plural of “astrologer” — someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
BAKÁWALÍ
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From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
BLINDNESSnounUS /ˈblaɪndnəs/
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
brought into existence
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
put or send forth
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The king, with mixed sensations of pleasure and grief, gave order to his chief vazír to put the child and his mother in a palace at some distance from the court, which was done accordingly.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The king, with mixed sensations of pleasure and grief, gave order to his chief vazír to put the child and his mother in a palace at some distance from the court, which was done accordingly.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They relate that a king named Zayn ul-Mulúk[114] reigned over a city in the eastern part of Hindústán.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The king, with mixed sensations of pleasure and grief, gave order to his chief vazír to put the child and his mother in a palace at some distance from the court, which was done accordingly.
COURTESANnoun
a woman who cohabits with an important man
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
DILBAR
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From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The king, with mixed sensations of pleasure and grief, gave order to his chief vazír to put the child and his mother in a palace at some distance from the court, which was done accordingly.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The king, with mixed sensations of pleasure and grief, gave order to his chief vazír to put the child and his mother in a palace at some distance from the court, which was done accordingly.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading They relate that a king named Zayn ul-Mulúk[114] reigned over a city in the eastern part of Hindústán.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
FATHER'SnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
FLEECESnounUS /ˈfliːsɪz/
plural of “fleece” — the wool of a sheep or similar animal
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
fourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The king, with mixed sensations of pleasure and grief, gave order to his chief vazír to put the child and his mother in a palace at some distance from the court, which was done accordingly.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
genii
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From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The king, with mixed sensations of pleasure and grief, gave order to his chief vazír to put the child and his mother in a palace at some distance from the court, which was done accordingly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
Hindústán
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From this reading They relate that a king named Zayn ul-Mulúk[114] reigned over a city in the eastern part of Hindústán.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
horoscopenounUS /ˈhɔːrəskoʊp/
a prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading They relate that a king named Zayn ul-Mulúk[114] reigned over a city in the eastern part of Hindústán.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
the force of workers available
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The king, with mixed sensations of pleasure and grief, gave order to his chief vazír to put the child and his mother in a palace at some distance from the court, which was done accordingly.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
subject to death
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The king, with mixed sensations of pleasure and grief, gave order to his chief vazír to put the child and his mother in a palace at some distance from the court, which was done accordingly.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They relate that a king named Zayn ul-Mulúk[114] reigned over a city in the eastern part of Hindústán.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The king, with mixed sensations of pleasure and grief, gave order to his chief vazír to put the child and his mother in a palace at some distance from the court, which was done accordingly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They relate that a king named Zayn ul-Mulúk[114] reigned over a city in the eastern part of Hindústán.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The king, with mixed sensations of pleasure and grief, gave order to his chief vazír to put the child and his mother in a palace at some distance from the court, which was done accordingly.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They relate that a king named Zayn ul-Mulúk[114] reigned over a city in the eastern part of Hindústán.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The king, with mixed sensations of pleasure and grief, gave order to his chief vazír to put the child and his mother in a palace at some distance from the court, which was done accordingly.
PREDICTIONnounUS /priˈdɪkʃən/
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The king, with mixed sensations of pleasure and grief, gave order to his chief vazír to put the child and his mother in a palace at some distance from the court, which was done accordingly.
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading They relate that a king named Zayn ul-Mulúk[114] reigned over a city in the eastern part of Hindústán.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading They relate that a king named Zayn ul-Mulúk[114] reigned over a city in the eastern part of Hindústán.
RESTOREverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
Rustam
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From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
scatters
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From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
sciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
SECRETLYadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The king, with mixed sensations of pleasure and grief, gave order to his chief vazír to put the child and his mother in a palace at some distance from the court, which was done accordingly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The king, with mixed sensations of pleasure and grief, gave order to his chief vazír to put the child and his mother in a palace at some distance from the court, which was done accordingly.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
subservientadjectiveUS /səbˈsɜːrviənt/
compliant and obedient to authority
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They relate that a king named Zayn ul-Mulúk[114] reigned over a city in the eastern part of Hindústán.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
TOILSnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
Táj
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From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
ul-Mulúk
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From this reading They relate that a king named Zayn ul-Mulúk[114] reigned over a city in the eastern part of Hindústán.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
vazír
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From this reading The king, with mixed sensations of pleasure and grief, gave order to his chief vazír to put the child and his mother in a palace at some distance from the court, which was done accordingly.
precisely as stated
From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
at the time that
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
which person or people
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ASTROLOGERS’ PREDICTION AT THE BIRTH OF OUR HERO—HIS FATHER IS STRUCK WITH BLINDNESS—HIS FOUR BROTHERS SET OUT IN QUEST OF THE ROSE OF BAKÁWALÍ, TO RESTORE THEIR FATHER’S SIGHT—HE SECRETLY FOLLOWS THEM—THEY FALL INTO THE TOILS OF DILBAR, AN ARTFUL COURTESAN, WHO FLEECES THEM AND MAKES THEM PRISONERS.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He had already four sons who were well trained in all the arts and sciences of the time and for courage compared to Rustam,[115] when Providence bestowed on him a fifth, who was beautiful as the moon in her fourteenth night, which scatters the darkness of the world.
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From this reading Zayn ul-Mulúk, full of joy, gave on this occasion a grand feast, and by the advice of the astrologers called the newly born Táj ul-Mulúk.[116] The same astrologers, having cast the horoscope[117] of the infant prince, declared that he would be endowed with courage far superior to any other mortal, and that genii and men would be subservient to him; but if unfortunately his father should look on him, that very instant he would be deprived of his sight.
Zayn
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From this reading They relate that a king named Zayn ul-Mulúk[114] reigned over a city in the eastern part of Hindústán.
