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Supplemental Nights to the Book of the Thousand — Volume 4

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of Supplemental Nights to the Book of the Thousand — Volume 4 is here in full — 352 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Richard Francis, Sir [Translator] Burton • Curated US English Learning Edition
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Arab.
“Miat Mamlúk kitábí,” the latter word meaning “one of the Book, a Jew” (especially), or a Christian.
Footnote 128: This MS. prefers the rare form “Al-Jánn” for the singular.
Footnote 129: These flags, I have noticed, are an unfailing accompaniment of a Jinn army.
Footnote 130: MS. vol. iii. pp. 203–210; Scott, “Night Adventure of the Sultan,” pp. 68–71.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Supplemental Nights to the Book of the Thousand — Volume 4

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of Supplemental Nights to the Book of the Thousand — Volume 4 is here in full — 352 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/70 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Arab.
/ˈærəb/
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“Miat Mamlúk kitábí,” the latter word meaning “one of the Book, a Jew” (especially), or a Christian.
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Footnote 128: This MS. prefers the rare form “Al-Jánn” for the singular.
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Footnote 129: These flags, I have noticed, are an unfailing accompaniment of a Jinn army.
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Footnote 130: MS. vol. iii. pp. 203–210; Scott, “Night Adventure of the Sultan,” pp. 68–71.

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accompaniment noun US /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/

an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading “Footnote 129: These flags, I have noticed, are an unfailing accompaniment of a Jinn army.”

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Arab noun US /ˈærəb/

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading “Arab.”

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flags noun US /flæɡz/

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading “Footnote 129: These flags, I have noticed, are an unfailing accompaniment of a Jinn army.”

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Jew noun US /dʒuː/

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading ““Miat Mamlúk kitábí,” the latter word meaning “one of the Book, a Jew” (especially), or a Christian.”

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prefers verb US /prəˈfɜːrz/

third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly

From this reading “Footnote 128: This MS. prefers the rare form “Al-Jánn” for the singular.”

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Scott noun US /skɑːt/

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

From this reading “Footnote 130: MS. vol. iii. pp. 203–210; Scott, “Night Adventure of the Sultan,” pp. 68–71.”

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Sultan noun US /ˈsʌl.tən/

A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.

From this reading “Footnote 130: MS. vol. iii. pp. 203–210; Scott, “Night Adventure of the Sultan,” pp. 68–71.”

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unfailing adjective US /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/

not liable to failure

From this reading “Footnote 129: These flags, I have noticed, are an unfailing accompaniment of a Jinn army.”

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128

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From this reading Footnote 128: This MS. prefers the rare form “Al-Jánn” for the singular.

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129

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From this reading Footnote 129: These flags, I have noticed, are an unfailing accompaniment of a Jinn army.

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130

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From this reading Footnote 130: MS. vol. iii. pp. 203–210; Scott, “Night Adventure of the Sultan,” pp. 68–71.

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203

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From this reading Footnote 130: MS. vol. iii. pp. 203–210; Scott, “Night Adventure of the Sultan,” pp. 68–71.

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210

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From this reading Footnote 130: MS. vol. iii. pp. 203–210; Scott, “Night Adventure of the Sultan,” pp. 68–71.

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68

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From this reading Footnote 130: MS. vol. iii. pp. 203–210; Scott, “Night Adventure of the Sultan,” pp. 68–71.

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71

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From this reading Footnote 130: MS. vol. iii. pp. 203–210; Scott, “Night Adventure of the Sultan,” pp. 68–71.

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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 “Miat Mamlúk kitábí,” the latter word meaning “one of the Book, a Jew” (especially), or a Christian.

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accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/

an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading Footnote 129: These flags, I have noticed, are an unfailing accompaniment of a Jinn army.

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AdventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Footnote 130: MS. vol. iii. pp. 203–210; Scott, “Night Adventure of the Sultan,” pp. 68–71.

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Al-Jánn

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From this reading Footnote 128: This MS. prefers the rare form “Al-Jánn” for the singular.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Footnote 129: These flags, I have noticed, are an unfailing accompaniment of a Jinn army.

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ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading Arab.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Footnote 129: These flags, I have noticed, are an unfailing accompaniment of a Jinn army.

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armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Footnote 129: These flags, I have noticed, are an unfailing accompaniment of a Jinn army.

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BooknounUS /bʊk/

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

From this reading “Miat Mamlúk kitábí,” the latter word meaning “one of the Book, a Jew” (especially), or a Christian.

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ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading “Miat Mamlúk kitábí,” the latter word meaning “one of the Book, a Jew” (especially), or a Christian.

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especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading “Miat Mamlúk kitábí,” the latter word meaning “one of the Book, a Jew” (especially), or a Christian.

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flagsnounUS /flæɡz/

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading Footnote 129: These flags, I have noticed, are an unfailing accompaniment of a Jinn army.

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FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading Footnote 128: This MS. prefers the rare form “Al-Jánn” for the singular.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Footnote 128: This MS. prefers the rare form “Al-Jánn” for the singular.

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formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Footnote 128: This MS. prefers the rare form “Al-Jánn” for the singular.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Footnote 129: These flags, I have noticed, are an unfailing accompaniment of a Jinn army.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Footnote 129: These flags, I have noticed, are an unfailing accompaniment of a Jinn army.

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iiinoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Footnote 130: MS. vol. iii. pp. 203–210; Scott, “Night Adventure of the Sultan,” pp. 68–71.

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JewnounUS /dʒuː/

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading “Miat Mamlúk kitábí,” the latter word meaning “one of the Book, a Jew” (especially), or a Christian.

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Jinn

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From this reading Footnote 129: These flags, I have noticed, are an unfailing accompaniment of a Jinn army.

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kitábí

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From this reading “Miat Mamlúk kitábí,” the latter word meaning “one of the Book, a Jew” (especially), or a Christian.

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latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading “Miat Mamlúk kitábí,” the latter word meaning “one of the Book, a Jew” (especially), or a Christian.

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Mamlúk

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From this reading “Miat Mamlúk kitábí,” the latter word meaning “one of the Book, a Jew” (especially), or a Christian.

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meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading “Miat Mamlúk kitábí,” the latter word meaning “one of the Book, a Jew” (especially), or a Christian.

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Miat

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From this reading “Miat Mamlúk kitábí,” the latter word meaning “one of the Book, a Jew” (especially), or a Christian.

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MSnounUS /mɪz/

a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers

From this reading Footnote 128: This MS. prefers the rare form “Al-Jánn” for the singular.

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NightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Footnote 130: MS. vol. iii. pp. 203–210; Scott, “Night Adventure of the Sultan,” pp. 68–71.

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noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/

being perceived or observed

From this reading Footnote 129: These flags, I have noticed, are an unfailing accompaniment of a Jinn army.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Miat Mamlúk kitábí,” the latter word meaning “one of the Book, a Jew” (especially), or a Christian.

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onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Miat Mamlúk kitábí,” the latter word meaning “one of the Book, a Jew” (especially), or a Christian.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Miat Mamlúk kitábí,” the latter word meaning “one of the Book, a Jew” (especially), or a Christian.

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pp

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From this reading Footnote 130: MS. vol. iii. pp. 203–210; Scott, “Night Adventure of the Sultan,” pp. 68–71.

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prefersverbUS /prəˈfɜːrz/

third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly

From this reading Footnote 128: This MS. prefers the rare form “Al-Jánn” for the singular.

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rareadjectiveUS /rer/

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Footnote 128: This MS. prefers the rare form “Al-Jánn” for the singular.

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ScottnounUS /skɑːt/

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

From this reading Footnote 130: MS. vol. iii. pp. 203–210; Scott, “Night Adventure of the Sultan,” pp. 68–71.

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singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

unusual or striking

From this reading Footnote 128: This MS. prefers the rare form “Al-Jánn” for the singular.

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SultannounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/

A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.

From this reading Footnote 130: MS. vol. iii. pp. 203–210; Scott, “Night Adventure of the Sultan,” pp. 68–71.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading “Miat Mamlúk kitábí,” the latter word meaning “one of the Book, a Jew” (especially), or a Christian.

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ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Footnote 129: These flags, I have noticed, are an unfailing accompaniment of a Jinn army.

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ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Footnote 128: This MS. prefers the rare form “Al-Jánn” for the singular.

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unfailingadjectiveUS /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/

not liable to failure

From this reading Footnote 129: These flags, I have noticed, are an unfailing accompaniment of a Jinn army.

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vol

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From this reading Footnote 130: MS. vol. iii. pp. 203–210; Scott, “Night Adventure of the Sultan,” pp. 68–71.

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wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading “Miat Mamlúk kitábí,” the latter word meaning “one of the Book, a Jew” (especially), or a Christian.

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Chapter 11 of Supplemental Nights to the Book of the Thousand — Volume 4 by Richard Francis, Sir [Translator] Burton holds 352 sentences, grouped into 71 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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