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Lalla Rookh

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of Lalla Rookh is here in full — 311 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Footnote 9: p.
3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.
Footnote 10: p.
4.—_Sumptuous litter._—In the Poem of Zohair, in the Moallakat, there is the following lively description of “a company of maidens seated on camels.”
“They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.
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Lalla Rookh

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of Lalla Rookh is here in full — 311 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/62 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Footnote 9: p.
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3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.
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Footnote 10: p.
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4.—_Sumptuous litter._—In the Poem of Zohair, in the Moallakat, there is the following lively description of “a company of maidens seated on camels.”
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“They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.

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camels noun US /ˈkæməlz/

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading “4.—_Sumptuous litter._—In the Poem of Zohair, in the Moallakat, there is the following lively description of “a company of maidens seated on camels.””

canopy noun US /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading “3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.”

Gilt adjective US /ɡɪlt/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

knob noun US /nɑːb/

a circular rounded projection or protuberance

From this reading “3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.”

linings noun US /ˈlaɪnɪŋz/

plural of “lining” — a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading ““They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.”

litter noun US /ˈlɪtər/

the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal

From this reading “3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.”

Sumptuous adjective US /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

veils noun US /veɪlz/

plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading ““They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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on the top preposition + article + noun counted as “on … top”

In this reading “3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.”

in the shape preposition + article + noun counted as “in … shape”

In this reading “3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.”

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10

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From this reading Footnote 10: p.

3

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From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

4

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From this reading 4.—_Sumptuous litter._—In the Poem of Zohair, in the Moallakat, there is the following lively description of “a company of maidens seated on camels.”

9

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From this reading Footnote 9: p.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading “They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.

Andem-wood

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From this reading “They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading “They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.

awnings

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From this reading “They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.

Bahardanush

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From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

camelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading 4.—_Sumptuous litter._—In the Poem of Zohair, in the Moallakat, there is the following lively description of “a company of maidens seated on camels.”

canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading “They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.

companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading 4.—_Sumptuous litter._—In the Poem of Zohair, in the Moallakat, there is the following lively description of “a company of maidens seated on camels.”

costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading “They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.

coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading “They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.

crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading “They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.

descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading 4.—_Sumptuous litter._—In the Poem of Zohair, in the Moallakat, there is the following lively description of “a company of maidens seated on camels.”

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading 4.—_Sumptuous litter._—In the Poem of Zohair, in the Moallakat, there is the following lively description of “a company of maidens seated on camels.”

FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading Footnote 9: p.

generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

GiltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.

huenounUS /hjuː/

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading “They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading 4.—_Sumptuous litter._—In the Poem of Zohair, in the Moallakat, there is the following lively description of “a company of maidens seated on camels.”

knobnounUS /nɑːb/

a circular rounded projection or protuberance

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

kubdeh

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From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

liningsnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋz/

plural of “lining” — a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading “They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.

litternounUS /ˈlɪtər/

the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/

full of life and energy

From this reading 4.—_Sumptuous litter._—In the Poem of Zohair, in the Moallakat, there is the following lively description of “a company of maidens seated on camels.”

maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading 4.—_Sumptuous litter._—In the Poem of Zohair, in the Moallakat, there is the following lively description of “a company of maidens seated on camels.”

Moallakat

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From this reading 4.—_Sumptuous litter._—In the Poem of Zohair, in the Moallakat, there is the following lively description of “a company of maidens seated on camels.”

mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading “They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.

NotesnounUS /noʊts/

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

pnounUS /piː/

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Footnote 9: p.

palanquinnoun

a closed litter carried on the shoulders of four bearers

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

pine-apple

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

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

pine-apples

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

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

PoemnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading 4.—_Sumptuous litter._—In the Poem of Zohair, in the Moallakat, there is the following lively description of “a company of maidens seated on camels.”

rose-coloured

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From this reading “They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.

snounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

ScottnounUS /skɑːt/

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading 4.—_Sumptuous litter._—In the Poem of Zohair, in the Moallakat, there is the following lively description of “a company of maidens seated on camels.”

shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

SumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading 4.—_Sumptuous litter._—In the Poem of Zohair, in the Moallakat, there is the following lively description of “a company of maidens seated on camels.”

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading 4.—_Sumptuous litter._—In the Poem of Zohair, in the Moallakat, there is the following lively description of “a company of maidens seated on camels.”

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading “They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.

topnounUS /tɑːp/

the upper part of anything

From this reading 3.—_Gilt pine-apples._—“The kubdeh, a large golden knob, generally in the shape of a pine-apple, on the top of the canopy over the litter or palanquin.”—_Scott_’s Notes on the Bahardanush.

veilsnounUS /veɪlz/

plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading “They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading “They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading “They are mounted in carriages covered with costly awnings, and with rose-coloured veils, the linings of which have the hue of crimson Andem-wood.

Zohair

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From this reading 4.—_Sumptuous litter._—In the Poem of Zohair, in the Moallakat, there is the following lively description of “a company of maidens seated on camels.”

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