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Hebrew Humor and Other Essays

Chapter V

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His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.
Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.
It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.
_The Prince and the Dervish_ possesses in an eminent degree the qualities which make any book attractive, viz. a pleasing style and interesting subject-matter.
In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.
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Hebrew Humor and Other Essays

Chapter V

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His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.
/hɪz ˈoʊnli bʊk ˌhaʊˈevər wɪtʃ hæz ə ˈpɜːrmənənt ˈlɪtəreri ənd ˈeθɪkəl ˈvæljuː ɪz ðə prɪns ənd ðə ˈdɜːrvɪʃ/
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Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.
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It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.
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_The Prince and the Dervish_ possesses in an eminent degree the qualities which make any book attractive, viz. a pleasing style and interesting subject-matter.
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In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.
/ɪn staɪl ɪt ɪz ə ˈhæpi ˌɪməˈteɪʃən ʌv ðæt faʊnd ɪn ðə ˈbaɪbəl ənd ɪz rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl fɔːr ðə ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː wɪð wɪtʃ ˈsɜːrtən ˈvɜːrsəz ˌðeˈrʌv ɑːr juːzd ɪn ə ˈsʌmˈwʌt ˈdɪfərənt sens frʌm ðæt wɪtʃ ðeɪ hæv ɪn ɪt/

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

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Arabic noun US /ˈærəbɪk/

the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects

From this reading “Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.”

Dervish noun US /ˈdɜːrvɪʃ/

an ascetic Muslim monk; a member of an order noted for devotional exercises involving bodily movements

ethical adjective US /ˈeθɪkəl/

of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics

From this reading “His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.”

Hebrew noun US /ˈhiːbruː/

the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel

From this reading “Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.”

Jewish adjective US /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion

From this reading “It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.”

popularity noun US /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading “Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.”

possesses verb US /pəˈzesəz/

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading “_The Prince and the Dervish_ possesses in an eminent degree the qualities which make any book attractive, viz. a pleasing style and interesting subject-matter.”

repeatedly adverb US /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/

several time

From this reading “It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.”

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.

eminent degree adjective + noun

In this reading “_The Prince and the Dervish_ possesses in an eminent degree the qualities which make any book attractive, viz. a pleasing style and interesting subject-matter.”

translated into verb + particle counted as “translate into”

In this reading “It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.”

somewhat different adverb + adjective

In this reading “In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.”

make any verb + adjective

In this reading “_The Prince and the Dervish_ possesses in an eminent degree the qualities which make any book attractive, viz. a pleasing style and interesting subject-matter.”

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From this reading It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.

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From this reading It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.

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From this reading It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _The Prince and the Dervish_ possesses in an eminent degree the qualities which make any book attractive, viz. a pleasing style and interesting subject-matter.

ArabicnounUS /ˈærəbɪk/

the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading _The Prince and the Dervish_ possesses in an eminent degree the qualities which make any book attractive, viz. a pleasing style and interesting subject-matter.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

BiblenounUS /ˈbaɪbəl/

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading _The Prince and the Dervish_ possesses in an eminent degree the qualities which make any book attractive, viz. a pleasing style and interesting subject-matter.

DervishnounUS /ˈdɜːrvɪʃ/

an ascetic Muslim monk; a member of an order noted for devotional exercises involving bodily movements

From this reading His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading _The Prince and the Dervish_ possesses in an eminent degree the qualities which make any book attractive, viz. a pleasing style and interesting subject-matter.

enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

ethicaladjectiveUS /ˈeθɪkəl/

of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics

From this reading His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

freeverbUS /friː/

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

a person of German nationality

From this reading It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.

GreeknounUS /ɡriːk/

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/

the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.

imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.

ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/

the power of creative imagination

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading _The Prince and the Dervish_ possesses in an eminent degree the qualities which make any book attractive, viz. a pleasing style and interesting subject-matter.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion

From this reading It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.

languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/

plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.

LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.

literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.

literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading _The Prince and the Dervish_ possesses in an eminent degree the qualities which make any book attractive, viz. a pleasing style and interesting subject-matter.

mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

neo-Hebrew

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From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.

originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/

in an original manner

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.

pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading _The Prince and the Dervish_ possesses in an eminent degree the qualities which make any book attractive, viz. a pleasing style and interesting subject-matter.

popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading _The Prince and the Dervish_ possesses in an eminent degree the qualities which make any book attractive, viz. a pleasing style and interesting subject-matter.

PrincenounUS /prɪns/

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

From this reading His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.

publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.

qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading _The Prince and the Dervish_ possesses in an eminent degree the qualities which make any book attractive, viz. a pleasing style and interesting subject-matter.

readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/

unusual or striking

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/

several time

From this reading It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.

sensenounUS /sens/

a general conscious awareness

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.

somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/

to a small degree or extent

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

SpanishnounUS /ˈspænɪʃ/

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.

stylenounUS /staɪl/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _The Prince and the Dervish_ possesses in an eminent degree the qualities which make any book attractive, viz. a pleasing style and interesting subject-matter.

subject-matter

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From this reading _The Prince and the Dervish_ possesses in an eminent degree the qualities which make any book attractive, viz. a pleasing style and interesting subject-matter.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.

thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/

of or concerning this or that

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading It has not only been repeatedly published^[118-1], but it has also been translated into several languages, including Latin^[118-2], Spanish, and Jewish German.

translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.

versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

viz

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From this reading _The Prince and the Dervish_ possesses in an eminent degree the qualities which make any book attractive, viz. a pleasing style and interesting subject-matter.

volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Though it is only a free Hebrew translation of an Arabic book, which was in itself a mere version of a volume that had originally been composed in Greek, it has always enjoyed much popularity among readers of neo-Hebrew literature.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading His only book, however, which has a permanent literary and ethical value is _The Prince and the Dervish_.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading In style it is a happy imitation of that found in the Bible, and is remarkable for the ingenuity with which certain verses thereof are used in a somewhat different sense from that which they have in it.

Chapter 5 of Hebrew Humor and Other Essays by J. (Joseph) Chotzner holds 435 sentences, grouped into 87 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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