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

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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The number of the secondary feet increases to six, for as Nos.
2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they branch out into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.
They are: 5.
.’ilun, i.e. Sabab khafíf followed by Watad majmú’= the Latin Creticus (-U-).
The primary Fa’ú.lun becomes by transposition Lun.fa’ú.
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The Book of the Thousand Nights and a — Volume 10, of 10

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of The Book of the Thousand Nights and a — Volume 10, of 10 is here in full — 285 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/57 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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The number of the secondary feet increases to six, for as Nos.
Line 2
2 and 4 contain two Sabab, theybranch outinto two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.
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They are: 5.
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.’ilun, i.e. Sabab khafíf followed by Watad majmú’= the Latin Creticus (-U-).
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The primary Fa’ú.lun becomes by transposition Lun.fa’ú.

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branch noun US /bræntʃ/

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading “2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.”

changing adjective US /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading “2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.”

contain verb US /kənˈteɪn/

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading “2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.”

derived adjective US /dərˈaɪvd/

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading “2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.”

increases noun US /ɪnˈkriːsəz/

plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added

From this reading “The number of the secondary feet increases to six, for as Nos.”

Latin adjective US /ˈlætən/

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading “Fá.’ilun, i.e. Sabab khafíf followed by Watad majmú’= the Latin Creticus (-U-).”

primary adjective US /ˈpraɪmeri/

of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary

From this reading “The primary Fa’ú.lun becomes by transposition Lun.fa’ú.”

secondary adjective US /ˈsekənderi/

being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

From this reading “The number of the secondary feet increases to six, for as Nos.”

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2

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From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

4

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From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

5

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From this reading They are: 5.

accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading They are: 5.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The number of the secondary feet increases to six, for as Nos.

becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The primary Fa’ú.lun becomes by transposition Lun.fa’ú.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

branchnounUS /bræntʃ/

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Fá.’ilun, i.e. Sabab khafíf followed by Watad majmú’= the Latin Creticus (-U-).

changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

Creticus

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From this reading Fá.’ilun, i.e. Sabab khafíf followed by Watad majmú’= the Latin Creticus (-U-).

derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

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 Fá.’ilun, i.e. Sabab khafíf followed by Watad majmú’= the Latin Creticus (-U-).

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

Fa'ú

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From this reading The primary Fa’ú.lun becomes by transposition Lun.fa’ú.

feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The number of the secondary feet increases to six, for as Nos.

followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Fá.’ilun, i.e. Sabab khafíf followed by Watad majmú’= the Latin Creticus (-U-).

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The number of the secondary feet increases to six, for as Nos.

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

From this reading Fá.’ilun, i.e. Sabab khafíf followed by Watad majmú’= the Latin Creticus (-U-).

ipronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Fá.’ilun, i.e. Sabab khafíf followed by Watad majmú’= the Latin Creticus (-U-).

ilun

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From this reading Fá.’ilun, i.e. Sabab khafíf followed by Watad majmú’= the Latin Creticus (-U-).

increasesnounUS /ɪnˈkriːsəz/

plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added

From this reading The number of the secondary feet increases to six, for as Nos.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

khafíf

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From this reading Fá.’ilun, i.e. Sabab khafíf followed by Watad majmú’= the Latin Creticus (-U-).

LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading Fá.’ilun, i.e. Sabab khafíf followed by Watad majmú’= the Latin Creticus (-U-).

lun

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From this reading The primary Fa’ú.lun becomes by transposition Lun.fa’ú.

majmú

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

From this reading Fá.’ilun, i.e. Sabab khafíf followed by Watad majmú’= the Latin Creticus (-U-).

Nos

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From this reading The number of the secondary feet increases to six, for as Nos.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The number of the secondary feet increases to six, for as Nos.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The number of the secondary feet increases to six, for as Nos.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/

of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary

From this reading The primary Fa’ú.lun becomes by transposition Lun.fa’ú.

regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

Sabab

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From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

secondaryadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/

being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

From this reading The number of the secondary feet increases to six, for as Nos.

sixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The number of the secondary feet increases to six, for as Nos.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The number of the secondary feet increases to six, for as Nos.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The number of the secondary feet increases to six, for as Nos.

transpositionnoun

any abnormal position of the organs of the body

From this reading The primary Fa’ú.lun becomes by transposition Lun.fa’ú.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

UnounUS /juː/

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Fá.’ilun, i.e. Sabab khafíf followed by Watad majmú’= the Latin Creticus (-U-).

Watad

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From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading 2 and 4 contain two Sabab, they “branch out” into two derived feet each, according to both Sabab or only one changing place with regard to the Watad.

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