439
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Quoth we, ‘Where is thine abode?’
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
AllahnounUS /ˈɑːlə/
Muslim name for the one and only God
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
AlmightynounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Draw near me that I may slaughter you an ewe of these sheep and roast it and give you to eat.’
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
auspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
beardnounUS /bɪrd/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
beholdverbUS /bɪˈhoʊld/
see with attention
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
cavenounUS /keɪv/
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
copsenoun
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
cressets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
deliveredverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərd/
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
DrawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Draw near me that I may slaughter you an ewe of these sheep and roast it and give you to eat.’
drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading Draw near me that I may slaughter you an ewe of these sheep and roast it and give you to eat.’
eatingnounUS /ˈiːtɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
ewenounUS /juː/
a member of a people living in southern Benin and Togo and southeastern Ghana
From this reading Draw near me that I may slaughter you an ewe of these sheep and roast it and give you to eat.’
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
faredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
FN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
fruitnounUS /fruːt/
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
Ghuls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Draw near me that I may slaughter you an ewe of these sheep and roast it and give you to eat.’
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
guest-meal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
HardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
heapnounUS /hiːp/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
HundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quoth we, ‘Where is thine abode?’
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
Mamelukes
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From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Draw near me that I may slaughter you an ewe of these sheep and roast it and give you to eat.’
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Draw near me that I may slaughter you an ewe of these sheep and roast it and give you to eat.’
NightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
partedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrtɪd/
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
pursuednounUS /pərˈsuːd/
a person who is being chased
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
Quoth
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From this reading Quoth we, ‘Where is thine abode?’
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
roastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading Draw near me that I may slaughter you an ewe of these sheep and roast it and give you to eat.’
Sa'id
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From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
sea-shore
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From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
SevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
Seventy-second
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From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
sheepnounUS /ʃiːp/
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading Draw near me that I may slaughter you an ewe of these sheep and roast it and give you to eat.’
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Draw near me that I may slaughter you an ewe of these sheep and roast it and give you to eat.’
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
thinepronounUS /ðaɪn/
an old word for “yours”
From this reading Quoth we, ‘Where is thine abode?’
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
whereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
wherein
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From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When it was the Seven Hundred and Seventy-second Night, She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that Sa’id continued:—When we set fire to the pile wherein were the Ghuls, I with the Mamelukes stood afar off to see what became of them; and, as soon the fire was burnt out, we came back and found them a heap of ashes, wherefore we praised Allah Almighty who had delivered us from them.
yepronounUS /jiː/
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
yonderadjectiveUS /ˈjɑːndər/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then we went forth about the island and sought the sea-shore, where we parted and I and two of the Mamelukes fared on till we came to a thick copse full of fruit and there busied ourselves with eating, and behold, presently up came a man tall of stature, long of beard and lengthy of ear, with eyes like cressets, driving before him and feeding a great flock of sheep.[FN#439] When he saw us he rejoiced and said to us, ‘Well come, and fair welcome to you!
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading And quoth he, ‘Hard by yonder mountain; go on towards it till ye come to a cave and enter therein, for you will see many guests like yourselves; and do ye sit with them, whilst we make ready for you the guest-meal.’
