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Aladdin or The Wonderful Lamp
Aladdin or The Wonderful Lamp

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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Stereotyped by VINCENT DILL, Nos.
29 & 31 Beekman Street, N. Y. THE HISTORY OF ALADDIN, OR THE WONDERFUL LAMP.
Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lampextinguishing its ray.
The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clearof brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.
Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.
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Aladdin or The Wonderful Lamp

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Aladdin or The Wonderful Lamp is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Stereotyped by VINCENT DILL, Nos.
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29 & 31 Beekman Street, N. Y. THE HISTORY OF ALADDIN, OR THE WONDERFUL LAMP.
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Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lampextinguishing its ray.
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The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clearof brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.
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Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and criedstraight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

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.

aladdin noun US /æˈlædɪn/

in the Arabian Nights a boy who acquires a magic lamp from which he can summon a genie

From this reading “29 & 31 Beekman Street, N. Y. THE HISTORY OF ALADDIN, OR THE WONDERFUL LAMP.”

dill noun US /dɪl/

aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning

From this reading “Stereotyped by VINCENT DILL, Nos.”

extinguishing noun US /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/

the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning

From this reading “Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.”

luxuriant adjective US /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading “The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.”

niche noun US /nɪtʃ/

a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it

From this reading “Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.”

realms noun US /relmz/

plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading “Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.”

rubies noun US /ˈruːbiz/

plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading “The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.”

Stereotyped adjective US /ˈsteriətaɪpt/

lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality

From this reading “Stereotyped by VINCENT DILL, Nos.”

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29

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From this reading 29 & 31 Beekman Street, N. Y. THE HISTORY OF ALADDIN, OR THE WONDERFUL LAMP.

31

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From this reading 29 & 31 Beekman Street, N. Y. THE HISTORY OF ALADDIN, OR THE WONDERFUL LAMP.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried “straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

ALADDINnounUS /æˈlædɪn/

in the Arabian Nights a boy who acquires a magic lamp from which he can summon a genie

From this reading 29 & 31 Beekman Street, N. Y. THE HISTORY OF ALADDIN, OR THE WONDERFUL LAMP.

aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/

at another time

From this reading Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried “straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

badenounUS /beɪd/

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

Beekman

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From this reading 29 & 31 Beekman Street, N. Y. THE HISTORY OF ALADDIN, OR THE WONDERFUL LAMP.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried “straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/

past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

boreverbUS /bɔːr/

cause to be bored

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

bringverbUS /brɪŋ/

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried “straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried “straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Stereotyped by VINCENT DILL, Nos.

cavern's

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From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried “straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

DiamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

DILLnounUS /dɪl/

aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning

From this reading Stereotyped by VINCENT DILL, Nos.

extinguishingnounUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/

the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

foodnounUS /fuːd/

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried “straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

fruitsnounUS /fruːts/

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/

brought together in one place

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

Genii

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From this reading Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried “straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried “straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

hied

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

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

HISTORYnounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading 29 & 31 Beekman Street, N. Y. THE HISTORY OF ALADDIN, OR THE WONDERFUL LAMP.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried “straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried “straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

LAMPnounUS /læmp/

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading 29 & 31 Beekman Street, N. Y. THE HISTORY OF ALADDIN, OR THE WONDERFUL LAMP.

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

luxuriantadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried “straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

metverbUS /met/

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

mouthnounUS /maʊθ/

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

NnounUS /en/

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading 29 & 31 Beekman Street, N. Y. THE HISTORY OF ALADDIN, OR THE WONDERFUL LAMP.

nichenounUS /nɪtʃ/

a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

Nos

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From this reading Stereotyped by VINCENT DILL, Nos.

obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/

dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 29 & 31 Beekman Street, N. Y. THE HISTORY OF ALADDIN, OR THE WONDERFUL LAMP.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

ORconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading 29 & 31 Beekman Street, N. Y. THE HISTORY OF ALADDIN, OR THE WONDERFUL LAMP.

pacenounUS /peɪs/

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/

plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

pooradjectiveUS /puːr/

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

pridenounUS /praɪd/

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

raynounUS /reɪ/

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

realmsnounUS /relmz/

plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

rednounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

RegainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried “straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

rubiesnounUS /ˈruːbiz/

plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

seizedverbUS /siːzd/

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried “straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

sightnounUS /saɪt/

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried “straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

StereotypedadjectiveUS /ˈsteriətaɪpt/

lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality

From this reading Stereotyped by VINCENT DILL, Nos.

stonenounUS /stoʊn/

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried “straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

storenounUS /stɔːr/

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/

successive (without a break)

From this reading Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried “straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

StreetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading 29 & 31 Beekman Street, N. Y. THE HISTORY OF ALADDIN, OR THE WONDERFUL LAMP.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading 29 & 31 Beekman Street, N. Y. THE HISTORY OF ALADDIN, OR THE WONDERFUL LAMP.

ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

TillprepositionUS /tɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

treasurenounUS /ˈtreʒər/

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/

not known

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

VINCENT

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

From this reading Stereotyped by VINCENT DILL, Nos.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Regained his home, he seized anon The lamp, and cried “straight bring me food;” The Genii instantly was gone, But soon again before him stood.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

Whereof

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

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

WhopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

wizardnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

From this reading Aladdin poor the wizard found, Who moved from cavern’s mouth a stone; Then bade him go beneath the ground, And pace through unknown realms alone, Till from a niche he bore away A lamp—extinguishing its ray.

WONDERFULadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading 29 & 31 Beekman Street, N. Y. THE HISTORY OF ALADDIN, OR THE WONDERFUL LAMP.

YnounUS /waɪ/

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading 29 & 31 Beekman Street, N. Y. THE HISTORY OF ALADDIN, OR THE WONDERFUL LAMP.

youthnounUS /juːθ/

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The youth obedient instant hied, When fruits luxuriant met his sight; The white were pearls in snowy pride, Diamonds the clear—of brilliant light; For red the rubies dazzling blazed, Whereof Aladdin gathered store; Then on the lamp in rapture gazed, And from its niche the treasure bore.

Chapter 1 of Aladdin or The Wonderful Lamp by Anonymous holds 86 sentences, grouped into 18 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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