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The Book of the Thousand Nights and a — Volume 06, of 10

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of The Book of the Thousand Nights and a — Volume 06, of 10 is here in full — 389 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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End of Vol 6.
Arabian Nights, Volume 6 Footnotes [FN#1] Lane (vol. iii.
1) calls our old friend Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit Siddhapati”=lord of sages.
The etymology (in Heb.
Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of Bidpai (Bidyápati).
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The Book of the Thousand Nights and a — Volume 06, of 10

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of The Book of the Thousand Nights and a — Volume 06, of 10 is here in full — 389 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/77 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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End of Vol 6.
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Arabian Nights, Volume 6 Footnotes [FN#1] Lane (vol. iii.
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1) calls our old friendEs-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the SanskritSiddhapati”=lord of sages.
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The etymology (in Heb.
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Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption ofBidpai” (Bidyápati).

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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 “Arabian Nights, Volume 6 Footnotes [FN#1] Lane (vol. iii.”

corruption noun US /kərˈʌpʃən/

lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

From this reading “Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).”

derives verb US /dərˈaɪvz/

third-person singular of “derive” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading “1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.”

etymology noun US /ˌetəˈmɑːlədʒi/

a history of a word

From this reading “The etymology (in Heb.”

Footnotes noun US /ˈfʊtnoʊts/

plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading “Arabian Nights, Volume 6 Footnotes [FN#1] Lane (vol. iii.”

occurs verb US /əˈkɜːrz/

third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading “Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).”

sages noun US /ˈseɪdʒɪz/

plural of “sage” — a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading “1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.”

Sanskrit noun US /ˈsænskrɪt/

(Hinduism) an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism); an official language of India although it is now used only for religious purposes

From this reading “1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.”

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1

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

From this reading Arabian Nights, Volume 6 Footnotes [FN#1] Lane (vol. iii.

6

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

From this reading End of Vol 6.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading 1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.

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 Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

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 Arabian Nights, Volume 6 Footnotes [FN#1] Lane (vol. iii.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

Benfey

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

From this reading 1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.

Bidpai

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

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

Bidyápati

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

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

callsnounUS /kɔːlz/

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading 1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.

corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/

lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

derivesverbUS /dərˈaɪvz/

third-person singular of “derive” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading 1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.

EndnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading End of Vol 6.

Es-Sindibád

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

From this reading 1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.

etymologynounUS /ˌetəˈmɑːlədʒi/

a history of a word

From this reading The etymology (in Heb.

FN

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

From this reading Arabian Nights, Volume 6 Footnotes [FN#1] Lane (vol. iii.

FootnotesnounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊts/

plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading Arabian Nights, Volume 6 Footnotes [FN#1] Lane (vol. iii.

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading 1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.

GreeknounUS /ɡriːk/

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

Heb

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

From this reading The etymology (in Heb.

iiinoun

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

From this reading Arabian Nights, Volume 6 Footnotes [FN#1] Lane (vol. iii.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The etymology (in Heb.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

LanenounUS /leɪn/

a narrow way or road

From this reading Arabian Nights, Volume 6 Footnotes [FN#1] Lane (vol. iii.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

lordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading 1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.

mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading 1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.

NightsnounUS /naɪts/

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Arabian Nights, Volume 6 Footnotes [FN#1] Lane (vol. iii.

occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/

third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading End of Vol 6.

oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading 1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading 1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.

sagesnounUS /ˈseɪdʒɪz/

plural of “sage” — a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading 1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.

Sandabar

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

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

SanskritnounUS /ˈsænskrɪt/

(Hinduism) an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism); an official language of India although it is now used only for religious purposes

From this reading 1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.

SeanounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading 1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.

Siddhapati

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

From this reading 1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

Syntipas

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

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

termnounUS /tɜːrm/

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading 1) calls our old friend “Es-Sindibád of the Sea,” and Benfey derives the name from the Sanskrit “Siddhapati”=lord of sages.

uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Sandabar and in Greek Syntipas) is still uncertain, although the term often occurs in Arab stories; and some look upon it as a mere corruption of “Bidpai” (Bidyápati).

Vol

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

From this reading End of Vol 6.

VolumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Arabian Nights, Volume 6 Footnotes [FN#1] Lane (vol. iii.

Chapter 9 of The Book of the Thousand Nights and a — Volume 06, of 10 by Richard Francis, Sir [Translator] Burton holds 389 sentences, grouped into 78 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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