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Mohammed Ali and His House

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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THE FRIENDS.
In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.
Young Osman, the son of the tschorbadji, experienced this change with great displeasure.
Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.
By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.
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Mohammed Ali and His House

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of Mohammed Ali and His House is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE FRIENDS.
/ðə frendz/
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In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.
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Young Osman, the son of the tschorbadji, experienced this change with great displeasure.
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Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.
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By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.
/baɪ fɑːr ðə ˈɡreɪtər ˈpɔːrʃən ʌv ðə pɑːrk hæz bɪn set əˈpɑːrt fɔːr ðə juːs ʌv ðə ˈherəm ənd ˈoʊnli ə smɔːl ˈpɔːrʃən əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ ðə ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd ɪz rɪˈzɜːrvd fɔːr hɪm/

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adjoining verb US /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading “By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.”

displeasure noun US /dɪˈspleʒər/

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading “Young Osman, the son of the tschorbadji, experienced this change with great displeasure.”

governor's noun US /ˈɡʌvərnərz/

possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading “Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.”

harem noun US /ˈherəm/

living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household

From this reading “Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.”

installed verb US /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading “Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.”

interruption noun US /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading “Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.”

saloons noun US /səˈluːnz/

plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading “In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.”

stranger's noun US /ˈstreɪndʒərz/

possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading “Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.

abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Young Osman, the son of the tschorbadji, experienced this change with great displeasure.

changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading Young Osman, the son of the tschorbadji, experienced this change with great displeasure.

enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Young Osman, the son of the tschorbadji, experienced this change with great displeasure.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.

fearverbUS /fɪr/

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.

freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/

in a free manner

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

FRIENDSnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE FRIENDS.

gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

governornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/

the head of a state government

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/

possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

grand-vizier

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From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Young Osman, the son of the tschorbadji, experienced this change with great displeasure.

greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

haremnounUS /ˈherəm/

living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/

for more time

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

Osman

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From this reading Young Osman, the son of the tschorbadji, experienced this change with great displeasure.

parknounUS /pɑːrk/

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

partsnounUS /pɑːrts/

the local environment

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.

reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.

saloonsnounUS /səˈluːnz/

plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.

side-building

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

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.

solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/

a state of social isolation

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading Young Osman, the son of the tschorbadji, experienced this change with great displeasure.

stranger'snounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/

possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE FRIENDS.

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Young Osman, the son of the tschorbadji, experienced this change with great displeasure.

tschorbadji

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From this reading Young Osman, the son of the tschorbadji, experienced this change with great displeasure.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/

the topmost one of two

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading By far the greater portion of the park has been set apart for the use of the harem, and only a small portion adjoining the courtyard is reserved for him.

walknounUS /wɔːk/

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading In the house of the governor every thing was changed since the day on which the grand-vizier had taken up his abode in the upper saloons.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Young Osman, the son of the tschorbadji, experienced this change with great displeasure.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Since the stranger's harem had been installed in the side-building, whose windows open on the garden, the governor's son can no longer walk freely in all parts of the beautiful park and enjoy its solitude without fear of interruption.

YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Young Osman, the son of the tschorbadji, experienced this change with great displeasure.

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