Chapter VI

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

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading ‘Alas!

(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 GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

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

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Madam,’ answered the Slave, laughing still, ‘who can forbear laughing to see a Fool with a Basket on his Arm, full of fine new Lamps, ask to change them for old ones, which makes the Children and Mob make such a Noise about him?’”

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Madam,’ answered the Slave, laughing still, ‘who can forbear laughing to see a Fool with a Basket on his Arm, full of fine new Lamps, ask to change them for old ones, which makes the Children and Mob make such a Noise about him?’”

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Madam,’ answered the Slave, laughing still, ‘who can forbear laughing to see a Fool with a Basket on his Arm, full of fine new Lamps, ask to change them for old ones, which makes the Children and Mob make such a Noise about him?’”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ‘Well, Gigler,’ said the Princess, ‘will you tell me what you laugh at?’

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From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Madam,’ answered the Slave, laughing still, ‘who can forbear laughing to see a Fool with a Basket on his Arm, full of fine new Lamps, ask to change them for old ones, which makes the Children and Mob make such a Noise about him?’”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “The Slave was not long before she return’d, and ran into the Hall, laughing so heartily, that the Princess could not forbear herself.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Madam,’ answered the Slave, laughing still, ‘who can forbear laughing to see a Fool with a Basket on his Arm, full of fine new Lamps, ask to change them for old ones, which makes the Children and Mob make such a Noise about him?’”

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Madam,’ answered the Slave, laughing still, ‘who can forbear laughing to see a Fool with a Basket on his Arm, full of fine new Lamps, ask to change them for old ones, which makes the Children and Mob make such a Noise about him?’”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

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

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

mark as different

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Madam,’ answered the Slave, laughing still, ‘who can forbear laughing to see a Fool with a Basket on his Arm, full of fine new Lamps, ask to change them for old ones, which makes the Children and Mob make such a Noise about him?’”

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Madam,’ answered the Slave, laughing still, ‘who can forbear laughing to see a Fool with a Basket on his Arm, full of fine new Lamps, ask to change them for old ones, which makes the Children and Mob make such a Noise about him?’”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

refrain from doing

From this reading “The Slave was not long before she return’d, and ran into the Hall, laughing so heartily, that the Princess could not forbear herself.

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

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Madam,’ answered the Slave, laughing still, ‘who can forbear laughing to see a Fool with a Basket on his Arm, full of fine new Lamps, ask to change them for old ones, which makes the Children and Mob make such a Noise about him?’”

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

From this reading ‘Well, Gigler,’ said the Princess, ‘will you tell me what you laugh at?’

coins made of gold

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

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

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading “The Slave was not long before she return’d, and ran into the Hall, laughing so heartily, that the Princess could not forbear herself.

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

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading “The Slave was not long before she return’d, and ran into the Hall, laughing so heartily, that the Princess could not forbear herself.

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

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

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

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

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

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

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

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

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

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “The Slave was not long before she return’d, and ran into the Hall, laughing so heartily, that the Princess could not forbear herself.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

the sound of laughing

From this reading ‘Well, Gigler,’ said the Princess, ‘will you tell me what you laugh at?’

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading “The Slave was not long before she return’d, and ran into the Hall, laughing so heartily, that the Princess could not forbear herself.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading “The Slave was not long before she return’d, and ran into the Hall, laughing so heartily, that the Princess could not forbear herself.

a woman of refinement

From this reading Madam,’ answered the Slave, laughing still, ‘who can forbear laughing to see a Fool with a Basket on his Arm, full of fine new Lamps, ask to change them for old ones, which makes the Children and Mob make such a Noise about him?’”

A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

engage in

From this reading Madam,’ answered the Slave, laughing still, ‘who can forbear laughing to see a Fool with a Basket on his Arm, full of fine new Lamps, ask to change them for old ones, which makes the Children and Mob make such a Noise about him?’”

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Madam,’ answered the Slave, laughing still, ‘who can forbear laughing to see a Fool with a Basket on his Arm, full of fine new Lamps, ask to change them for old ones, which makes the Children and Mob make such a Noise about him?’”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

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

From this reading ‘Well, Gigler,’ said the Princess, ‘will you tell me what you laugh at?’

(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Madam,’ answered the Slave, laughing still, ‘who can forbear laughing to see a Fool with a Basket on his Arm, full of fine new Lamps, ask to change them for old ones, which makes the Children and Mob make such a Noise about him?’”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

many times at short intervals

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Madam,’ answered the Slave, laughing still, ‘who can forbear laughing to see a Fool with a Basket on his Arm, full of fine new Lamps, ask to change them for old ones, which makes the Children and Mob make such a Noise about him?’”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading “The Slave was not long before she return’d, and ran into the Hall, laughing so heartily, that the Princess could not forbear herself.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

recurring again and again

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

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From this reading “The Slave was not long before she return’d, and ran into the Hall, laughing so heartily, that the Princess could not forbear herself.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ‘Well, Gigler,’ said the Princess, ‘will you tell me what you laugh at?’

express in words

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

plural of “scoff” — showing your contempt by derision

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Madam,’ answered the Slave, laughing still, ‘who can forbear laughing to see a Fool with a Basket on his Arm, full of fine new Lamps, ask to change them for old ones, which makes the Children and Mob make such a Noise about him?’”

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

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

From this reading “The Slave was not long before she return’d, and ran into the Hall, laughing so heartily, that the Princess could not forbear herself.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading “The Slave was not long before she return’d, and ran into the Hall, laughing so heartily, that the Princess could not forbear herself.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

not in physical motion

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Madam,’ answered the Slave, laughing still, ‘who can forbear laughing to see a Fool with a Basket on his Arm, full of fine new Lamps, ask to change them for old ones, which makes the Children and Mob make such a Noise about him?’”

express in words

From this reading ‘Well, Gigler,’ said the Princess, ‘will you tell me what you laugh at?’

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

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

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Madam,’ answered the Slave, laughing still, ‘who can forbear laughing to see a Fool with a Basket on his Arm, full of fine new Lamps, ask to change them for old ones, which makes the Children and Mob make such a Noise about him?’”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

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

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

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

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

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

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

(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 ‘Well, Gigler,’ said the Princess, ‘will you tell me what you laugh at?’

used to ask for information about something

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

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

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

which person or people

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

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

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading ‘Well, Gigler,’ said the Princess, ‘will you tell me what you laugh at?’

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

in the company of; together with

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

the words that are spoken

From this reading GOLD FOR SILVER “The African Magician never minded all their scoffs and holloaings, or all they could say to him, but still cry’d _Who’ll change old Lamps for new ones?_ which he repeated so often about the Princess _Badroulbondour’s_ Palace, that that Princess, who was then in the Hall with the four-and-twenty Windows, hearing a Man cry something, and not being able to distinguish his Words, by reason of the holloaing of the Mob about him, sent one of her Women Slaves down to know what he cry’d.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘Well, Gigler,’ said the Princess, ‘will you tell me what you laugh at?’