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Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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[FN#63] _i.e._ Rose King,” like the Sikh name Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.
[FN#64] Repentance acquits the penitent is a favourite and noble saying popular in Al-Islam.
It is first found in Seneca; and is probably as old as the dawn of literature.
[FN#65] Here an ejaculation of impatience.
[FN#66] _i.e._ King Intelligence”: it has a ludicrous sound suggesting only Dandanha-i-Khirad”=wisdom-teeth.
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The Book of the Thousand Nights and a — Volume 07, of 10

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of The Book of the Thousand Nights and a — Volume 07, of 10 is here in full — 371 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/74 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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[FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh nameGulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.
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[FN#64] “Repentance acquits the penitentis a favourite and noble saying popular in Al-Islam.
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It is first found in Seneca; and is probably as old as the dawn of literature.
/ɪt ɪz fɜːrst faʊnd ɪn ˈsenəkə ənd ɪz ˈprɑːbəbliː æz oʊld æz ðə dɔːn ʌv ˈlɪtərətʃər/
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[FN#65] Here an ejaculation of impatience.
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[FN#66] _i.e._ “King Intelligence”: it has a ludicrous sound suggesting onlyDandanha-i-Khirad”=wisdom-teeth.

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acquits verb US /əˈkwɪts/

third-person singular of “acquit” — pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

From this reading “[FN#64] “Repentance acquits the penitent” is a favourite and noble saying popular in Al-Islam.”

ejaculation noun US /iˌdʒækjuːˈleɪʃən/

an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion

From this reading “[FN#65] Here an ejaculation of impatience.”

ludicrous adjective US /ˈluːdəkrəs/

broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

From this reading “[FN#66] _i.e._ “King Intelligence”: it has a ludicrous sound suggesting only “Dandanha-i-Khirad”=wisdom-teeth.”

penitent noun US /ˈpenɪtɪnt/

(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

From this reading “[FN#64] “Repentance acquits the penitent” is a favourite and noble saying popular in Al-Islam.”

Seneca noun US /ˈsenəkə/

Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)

From this reading “It is first found in Seneca; and is probably as old as the dawn of literature.”

Sikh noun US /siːk/

an adherent of Sikhism

From this reading “[FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.”

sounding adjective US /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading “[FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.”

suggesting verb US /səˈdʒestɪŋ/

-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading “[FN#66] _i.e._ “King Intelligence”: it has a ludicrous sound suggesting only “Dandanha-i-Khirad”=wisdom-teeth.”

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63

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From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

64

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From this reading [FN#64] “Repentance acquits the penitent” is a favourite and noble saying popular in Al-Islam.

65

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

From this reading [FN#65] Here an ejaculation of impatience.

66

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

From this reading [FN#66] _i.e._ “King Intelligence”: it has a ludicrous sound suggesting only “Dandanha-i-Khirad”=wisdom-teeth.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading [FN#64] “Repentance acquits the penitent” is a favourite and noble saying popular in Al-Islam.

absurdadjectiveUS /əbˈsɜːrd/

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

acquitsverbUS /əˈkwɪts/

third-person singular of “acquit” — pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

From this reading [FN#64] “Repentance acquits the penitent” is a favourite and noble saying popular in Al-Islam.

Al-Islam

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From this reading [FN#64] “Repentance acquits the penitent” is a favourite and noble saying popular in Al-Islam.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading [FN#65] Here an ejaculation of impatience.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading [FN#64] “Repentance acquits the penitent” is a favourite and noble saying popular in Al-Islam.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading It is first found in Seneca; and is probably as old as the dawn of literature.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

Dandanha-i-Khirad

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

From this reading [FN#66] _i.e._ “King Intelligence”: it has a ludicrous sound suggesting only “Dandanha-i-Khirad”=wisdom-teeth.

dawnnounUS /dɔːn/

the first light of day

From this reading It is first found in Seneca; and is probably as old as the dawn of literature.

enounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

ejaculationnounUS /iˌdʒækjuːˈleɪʃən/

an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion

From this reading [FN#65] Here an ejaculation of impatience.

favouritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading [FN#64] “Repentance acquits the penitent” is a favourite and noble saying popular in Al-Islam.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It is first found in Seneca; and is probably as old as the dawn of literature.

FN

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

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading It is first found in Seneca; and is probably as old as the dawn of literature.

Gulab

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

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading [FN#66] _i.e._ “King Intelligence”: it has a ludicrous sound suggesting only “Dandanha-i-Khirad”=wisdom-teeth.

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading [FN#65] Here an ejaculation of impatience.

ipronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading [FN#65] Here an ejaculation of impatience.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

IntelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading [FN#66] _i.e._ “King Intelligence”: it has a ludicrous sound suggesting only “Dandanha-i-Khirad”=wisdom-teeth.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading [FN#64] “Repentance acquits the penitent” is a favourite and noble saying popular in Al-Islam.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is first found in Seneca; and is probably as old as the dawn of literature.

KingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

LionnounUS /ˈlaɪən/

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading It is first found in Seneca; and is probably as old as the dawn of literature.

ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/

broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

From this reading [FN#66] _i.e._ “King Intelligence”: it has a ludicrous sound suggesting only “Dandanha-i-Khirad”=wisdom-teeth.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/

impressive in appearance

From this reading [FN#64] “Repentance acquits the penitent” is a favourite and noble saying popular in Al-Islam.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is first found in Seneca; and is probably as old as the dawn of literature.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading It is first found in Seneca; and is probably as old as the dawn of literature.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading [FN#66] _i.e._ “King Intelligence”: it has a ludicrous sound suggesting only “Dandanha-i-Khirad”=wisdom-teeth.

penitentnounUS /ˈpenɪtɪnt/

(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

From this reading [FN#64] “Repentance acquits the penitent” is a favourite and noble saying popular in Al-Islam.

popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading [FN#64] “Repentance acquits the penitent” is a favourite and noble saying popular in Al-Islam.

probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading It is first found in Seneca; and is probably as old as the dawn of literature.

RepentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading [FN#64] “Repentance acquits the penitent” is a favourite and noble saying popular in Al-Islam.

RosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

Rosewater

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

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading [FN#64] “Repentance acquits the penitent” is a favourite and noble saying popular in Al-Islam.

SenecanounUS /ˈsenəkə/

Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)

From this reading It is first found in Seneca; and is probably as old as the dawn of literature.

SikhnounUS /siːk/

an adherent of Sikhism

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

Singh

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

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

soundnounUS /saʊnd/

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading [FN#66] _i.e._ “King Intelligence”: it has a ludicrous sound suggesting only “Dandanha-i-Khirad”=wisdom-teeth.

soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/

-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading [FN#66] _i.e._ “King Intelligence”: it has a ludicrous sound suggesting only “Dandanha-i-Khirad”=wisdom-teeth.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading [FN#63] _i.e._ “Rose King,” like the Sikh name “Gulab Singh”=Rosewater Lion, sounding in translation almost too absurd to be true.

wisdom-teeth

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

From this reading [FN#66] _i.e._ “King Intelligence”: it has a ludicrous sound suggesting only “Dandanha-i-Khirad”=wisdom-teeth.

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