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A Group of Eastern Romances and Stories from the Persian, Tamil and Urdu
A Group of Eastern Romances and Stories from the Persian, Tamil and Urdu

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of A Group of Eastern Romances and Stories from the Persian, Tamil and Urdu is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.
They say that the ground on which the temple of Bakáwalí once stood was tilled by a farmer, who sowed it with mustard-seed.
Táj ul-Mulúk often repaired thither to gaze upon the fields, which were spread with carpets of the richest verdure.
When the plants emerged from the soil and blossomed the prince visited the fields each morning and evening, and thus addressed them:
“Flowers of the field! how fare ye here?
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A Group of Eastern Romances and Stories from the Persian, Tamil and Urdu

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of A Group of Eastern Romances and Stories from the Persian, Tamil and Urdu is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/15 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.
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They say that the ground on which the temple of Bakáwalí once stood was tilled by a farmer, who sowed it with mustard-seed.
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Táj ul-Mulúk often repaired thither to gaze upon the fields, which were spread with carpets of the richest verdure.
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When the plants emerged from the soil and blossomed the prince visited the fields each morning and evening, and thus addressed them:
/wen ðə plænts ɪˈmɜːrdʒd frʌm ðə sɔɪl ənd ˈblɑːsəmd ðə prɪns ˈvɪzɪtɪd ðə fiːldz iːtʃ ˈmɔːrnɪŋ ənd ˈiːvnɪŋ ənd ðʌs əˈdrest ðem/
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“Flowers of the field! how fare ye here?

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

affectionately adverb US /əˈfekʃənətli/

with affection

From this reading “BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.”

blossomed verb US /ˈblɑːsəmd/

past form of “blossom” — produce or yield flowers

From this reading “When the plants emerged from the soil and blossomed the prince visited the fields each morning and evening, and thus addressed them:”

carpets noun US /ˈkɑːrpəts/

plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading “Táj ul-Mulúk often repaired thither to gaze upon the fields, which were spread with carpets of the richest verdure.”

fare noun US /fer/

an agenda of things to do

From this reading ““Flowers of the field! how fare ye here?”

repaired verb US /rɪˈperd/

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading “Táj ul-Mulúk often repaired thither to gaze upon the fields, which were spread with carpets of the richest verdure.”

richest adjective US /ˈrɪtʃəst/

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading “Táj ul-Mulúk often repaired thither to gaze upon the fields, which were spread with carpets of the richest verdure.”

sowed verb US /saʊd/

past form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading “They say that the ground on which the temple of Bakáwalí once stood was tilled by a farmer, who sowed it with mustard-seed.”

welcomed verb US /ˈwelkəmd/

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading “BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

thus addressed adverb + adjective

In this reading “When the plants emerged from the soil and blossomed the prince visited the fields each morning and evening, and thus addressed them:”

emerged from verb + particle counted as “emerge from”

In this reading “When the plants emerged from the soil and blossomed the prince visited the fields each morning and evening, and thus addressed them:”

OWN COUNTRY verb + noun

In this reading “BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.”

ALL THREE adjective + noun

In this reading “BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading When the plants emerged from the soil and blossomed the prince visited the fields each morning and evening, and thus addressed them:

AFFECTIONATELYadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/

with affection

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

AGEnounUS /eɪdʒ/

how long something has existed

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

ALLadjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

BAHRAM

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From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

BAKÁWALÍ

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From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

blossomedverbUS /ˈblɑːsəmd/

past form of “blossom” — produce or yield flowers

From this reading When the plants emerged from the soil and blossomed the prince visited the fields each morning and evening, and thus addressed them:

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

carpetsnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəts/

plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Táj ul-Mulúk often repaired thither to gaze upon the fields, which were spread with carpets of the richest verdure.

CHITRAWAT

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From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

COUNTRYnounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

COUSINnounUS /ˈkʌzən/

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

DILMAR

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From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading When the plants emerged from the soil and blossomed the prince visited the fields each morning and evening, and thus addressed them:

emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading When the plants emerged from the soil and blossomed the prince visited the fields each morning and evening, and thus addressed them:

eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading When the plants emerged from the soil and blossomed the prince visited the fields each morning and evening, and thus addressed them:

FALLSnounUS /fɔːlz/

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

farenounUS /fer/

an agenda of things to do

From this reading “Flowers of the field! how fare ye here?

FARMERnounUS /ˈfɑːrmər/

a person who operates a farm

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading “Flowers of the field! how fare ye here?

fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Táj ul-Mulúk often repaired thither to gaze upon the fields, which were spread with carpets of the richest verdure.

FlowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading “Flowers of the field! how fare ye here?

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the plants emerged from the soil and blossomed the prince visited the fields each morning and evening, and thus addressed them:

gazenounUS /ɡeɪz/

a long fixed look

From this reading Táj ul-Mulúk often repaired thither to gaze upon the fields, which were spread with carpets of the richest verdure.

groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading They say that the ground on which the temple of Bakáwalí once stood was tilled by a farmer, who sowed it with mustard-seed.

HEpronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Flowers of the field! how fare ye here?

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

how

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From this reading “Flowers of the field! how fare ye here?

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They say that the ground on which the temple of Bakáwalí once stood was tilled by a farmer, who sowed it with mustard-seed.

LOVEnounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

MAHMUDA

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

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

MARRIAGEABLEadjective

of girls or women who are eligible to marry

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

MEETverbUS /miːt/

come together

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When the plants emerged from the soil and blossomed the prince visited the fields each morning and evening, and thus addressed them:

mustard-seed

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

From this reading They say that the ground on which the temple of Bakáwalí once stood was tilled by a farmer, who sowed it with mustard-seed.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading Táj ul-Mulúk often repaired thither to gaze upon the fields, which were spread with carpets of the richest verdure.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They say that the ground on which the temple of Bakáwalí once stood was tilled by a farmer, who sowed it with mustard-seed.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading They say that the ground on which the temple of Bakáwalí once stood was tilled by a farmer, who sowed it with mustard-seed.

OWNverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

plantsnounUS /plænts/

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading When the plants emerged from the soil and blossomed the prince visited the fields each morning and evening, and thus addressed them:

PRINCEnounUS /prɪns/

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

PROCEEDverbUS /prəˈsiːd/

continue talking

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

RE-BORN

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From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Táj ul-Mulúk often repaired thither to gaze upon the fields, which were spread with carpets of the richest verdure.

richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading Táj ul-Mulúk often repaired thither to gaze upon the fields, which were spread with carpets of the richest verdure.

RUH-AFZA

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From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading They say that the ground on which the temple of Bakáwalí once stood was tilled by a farmer, who sowed it with mustard-seed.

SHEpronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

soilnounUS /sɔɪl/

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading When the plants emerged from the soil and blossomed the prince visited the fields each morning and evening, and thus addressed them:

SONnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

sowedverbUS /saʊd/

past form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading They say that the ground on which the temple of Bakáwalí once stood was tilled by a farmer, who sowed it with mustard-seed.

spreadverbUS /spred/

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Táj ul-Mulúk often repaired thither to gaze upon the fields, which were spread with carpets of the richest verdure.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading They say that the ground on which the temple of Bakáwalí once stood was tilled by a farmer, who sowed it with mustard-seed.

templenounUS /ˈtempəl/

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading They say that the ground on which the temple of Bakáwalí once stood was tilled by a farmer, who sowed it with mustard-seed.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They say that the ground on which the temple of Bakáwalí once stood was tilled by a farmer, who sowed it with mustard-seed.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When the plants emerged from the soil and blossomed the prince visited the fields each morning and evening, and thus addressed them:

THEYpronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Táj ul-Mulúk often repaired thither to gaze upon the fields, which were spread with carpets of the richest verdure.

THREEnounUS /θriː/

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

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading When the plants emerged from the soil and blossomed the prince visited the fields each morning and evening, and thus addressed them:

tilledadjective

turned or stirred by plowing or harrowing or hoeing

From this reading They say that the ground on which the temple of Bakáwalí once stood was tilled by a farmer, who sowed it with mustard-seed.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

Táj

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From this reading Táj ul-Mulúk often repaired thither to gaze upon the fields, which were spread with carpets of the richest verdure.

UL-MULUK'S

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From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

ul-Mulúk

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From this reading Táj ul-Mulúk often repaired thither to gaze upon the fields, which were spread with carpets of the richest verdure.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Táj ul-Mulúk often repaired thither to gaze upon the fields, which were spread with carpets of the richest verdure.

VAZÍR

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From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

verdurenoun

green foliage

From this reading Táj ul-Mulúk often repaired thither to gaze upon the fields, which were spread with carpets of the richest verdure.

visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading When the plants emerged from the soil and blossomed the prince visited the fields each morning and evening, and thus addressed them:

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading They say that the ground on which the temple of Bakáwalí once stood was tilled by a farmer, who sowed it with mustard-seed.

WELCOMEDverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Táj ul-Mulúk often repaired thither to gaze upon the fields, which were spread with carpets of the richest verdure.

WHENconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

WHEREconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading They say that the ground on which the temple of Bakáwalí once stood was tilled by a farmer, who sowed it with mustard-seed.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading They say that the ground on which the temple of Bakáwalí once stood was tilled by a farmer, who sowed it with mustard-seed.

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

yepronounUS /jiː/

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “Flowers of the field! how fare ye here?

ZAYN

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From this reading BAKÁWALÍ IS RE-BORN IN THE HOUSE OF A FARMER—WHEN SHE IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE THE PRINCE AND CHITRAWAT MEET HER AND THEY ALL THREE PROCEED TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, WHERE HE IS WELCOMED AFFECTIONATELY BY DILMAR AND MAHMUDA—BAHRAM, THE SON OF ZAYN UL-MULUK’S VAZÍR, FALLS IN LOVE WITH RUH-AFZA, THE COUSIN OF BAKÁWALÍ.

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