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The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 01

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 01 is here in full — 343 sentences across 69 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.
Footnote 2: The "Sons of Sásán" are the famous Sassanides whose dynasty ended with the Arabian Conquest (A.D.
641).
"Island" (Jazírah) in Arabic also means "Peninsula," and causes much confusion in geographical matters.
Footnote 3: Shahryár not Shahriyar (Persian)="City-friend."
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The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 01

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 01 is here in full — 343 sentences across 69 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/68 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.
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Footnote 2: The "Sons of Sásán" are the famous Sassanides whose dynasty ended with the Arabian Conquest (A.D.
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641).
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"Island" (Jazírah) in Arabic also means "Peninsula," and causes much confusion in geographical matters.
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Footnote 3: Shahryár not Shahriyar (Persian)="City-friend."

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Arabian noun US /əˈreɪbiən/

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 “Footnote 2: The "Sons of Sásán" are the famous Sassanides whose dynasty ended with the Arabian Conquest (A.D.”

Arabic noun US /ˈærəbɪk/

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

From this reading “"Island" (Jazírah) in Arabic also means "Peninsula," and causes much confusion in geographical matters.”

dynasty noun US /ˈdaɪnəsti/

a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family

From this reading “Footnote 2: The "Sons of Sásán" are the famous Sassanides whose dynasty ended with the Arabian Conquest (A.D.”

formula noun US /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement

From this reading “----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.”

geographical adjective US /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading “"Island" (Jazírah) in Arabic also means "Peninsula," and causes much confusion in geographical matters.”

Peninsula noun US /pəˈnɪnsələ/

a large mass of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading “"Island" (Jazírah) in Arabic also means "Peninsula," and causes much confusion in geographical matters.”

Persian noun US /ˈpɜːrʒən/

a native or inhabitant of Iran

From this reading “Footnote 3: Shahryár not Shahriyar (Persian)="City-friend."”

untruths noun US /ənˈtruːθs/

plural of “untruth” — a false statement

From this reading “----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.”

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indulge in verb + particle

In this reading “----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.”

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1

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

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

2

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

From this reading Footnote 2: The "Sons of Sásán" are the famous Sassanides whose dynasty ended with the Arabian Conquest (A.D.

3

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

From this reading Footnote 3: Shahryár not Shahriyar (Persian)="City-friend."

641

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

From this reading 641).

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

A'alam

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

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

Ailaho

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

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading "Island" (Jazírah) in Arabic also means "Peninsula," and causes much confusion in geographical matters.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "Island" (Jazírah) in Arabic also means "Peninsula," and causes much confusion in geographical matters.

ArabiannounUS /əˈreɪbiən/

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 Footnote 2: The "Sons of Sásán" are the famous Sassanides whose dynasty ended with the Arabian Conquest (A.D.

ArabicnounUS /ˈærəbɪk/

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

From this reading "Island" (Jazírah) in Arabic also means "Peninsula," and causes much confusion in geographical matters.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Footnote 2: The "Sons of Sásán" are the famous Sassanides whose dynasty ended with the Arabian Conquest (A.D.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading "Island" (Jazírah) in Arabic also means "Peninsula," and causes much confusion in geographical matters.

City-friend

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

From this reading Footnote 3: Shahryár not Shahriyar (Persian)="City-friend."

confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading "Island" (Jazírah) in Arabic also means "Peninsula," and causes much confusion in geographical matters.

ConquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/

the act of conquering

From this reading Footnote 2: The "Sons of Sásán" are the famous Sassanides whose dynasty ended with the Arabian Conquest (A.D.

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading Footnote 2: The "Sons of Sásán" are the famous Sassanides whose dynasty ended with the Arabian Conquest (A.D.

deprecatoryadjective

tending to diminish or disparage

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

dynastynounUS /ˈdaɪnəsti/

a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family

From this reading Footnote 2: The "Sons of Sásán" are the famous Sassanides whose dynasty ended with the Arabian Conquest (A.D.

endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Footnote 2: The "Sons of Sásán" are the famous Sassanides whose dynasty ended with the Arabian Conquest (A.D.

famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Footnote 2: The "Sons of Sásán" are the famous Sassanides whose dynasty ended with the Arabian Conquest (A.D.

FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

geographicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading "Island" (Jazírah) in Arabic also means "Peninsula," and causes much confusion in geographical matters.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/

give free rein to

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading "Island" (Jazírah) in Arabic also means "Peninsula," and causes much confusion in geographical matters.

Jazírah

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

From this reading "Island" (Jazírah) in Arabic also means "Peninsula," and causes much confusion in geographical matters.

mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "Island" (Jazírah) in Arabic also means "Peninsula," and causes much confusion in geographical matters.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

meansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "Island" (Jazírah) in Arabic also means "Peninsula," and causes much confusion in geographical matters.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Island" (Jazírah) in Arabic also means "Peninsula," and causes much confusion in geographical matters.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Footnote 3: Shahryár not Shahriyar (Persian)="City-friend."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

PeninsulanounUS /pəˈnɪnsələ/

a large mass of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading "Island" (Jazírah) in Arabic also means "Peninsula," and causes much confusion in geographical matters.

PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/

a native or inhabitant of Iran

From this reading Footnote 3: Shahryár not Shahriyar (Persian)="City-friend."

possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/

by chance

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

Sassanides

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

From this reading Footnote 2: The "Sons of Sásán" are the famous Sassanides whose dynasty ended with the Arabian Conquest (A.D.

seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

Shahriyar

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

From this reading Footnote 3: Shahryár not Shahriyar (Persian)="City-friend."

Shahryár

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

From this reading Footnote 3: Shahryár not Shahriyar (Persian)="City-friend."

SonsnounUS /sʌnz/

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Footnote 2: The "Sons of Sásán" are the famous Sassanides whose dynasty ended with the Arabian Conquest (A.D.

Sásán

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

From this reading Footnote 2: The "Sons of Sásán" are the famous Sassanides whose dynasty ended with the Arabian Conquest (A.D.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

untruthsnounUS /ənˈtruːθs/

plural of “untruth” — a false statement

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading Footnote 2: The "Sons of Sásán" are the famous Sassanides whose dynasty ended with the Arabian Conquest (A.D.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Footnote 2: The "Sons of Sásán" are the famous Sassanides whose dynasty ended with the Arabian Conquest (A.D.

writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading ----- Footnote 1: Ailaho A'alam, a deprecatory formula, used because the writer is going to indulge in a series of what may possibly be untruths.

Chapter 2 of The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 01 by Richard Francis, Sir [Translator] Burton holds 343 sentences, grouped into 69 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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Chapter 2 holds 343 sentences of The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 01, unabridged, divided into 69 reading sections.

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