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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.”
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From this reading Footnote 9: p.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading Footnote 9: p.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
pine-apples
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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.
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.
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.
(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.”
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.”
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.”