172
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From this reading The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
Alif
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From this reading It rarely happens that any two copies of the Alif Lila va Lilin resemble each other.
amountsnounUS /əˈmaʊnts/
plural of “amount” — a quantity of money
From this reading The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It rarely happens that any two copies of the Alif Lila va Lilin resemble each other.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
ArabicnounUS /ˈærəbɪk/
the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
BnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading This title is bestowed upon any collection of Eastern tales divided into the same number of parts.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
capricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading The compilation depends upon the taste, the caprice, and the opportunities of the scribe, or the commands of his employer.
charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading This title is bestowed upon any collection of Eastern tales divided into the same number of parts.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The compilation depends upon the taste, the caprice, and the opportunities of the scribe, or the commands of his employer.
compilationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈleɪʃən/
something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
From this reading The compilation depends upon the taste, the caprice, and the opportunities of the scribe, or the commands of his employer.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading It rarely happens that any two copies of the Alif Lila va Lilin resemble each other.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The compilation depends upon the taste, the caprice, and the opportunities of the scribe, or the commands of his employer.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It rarely happens that any two copies of the Alif Lila va Lilin resemble each other.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading This title is bestowed upon any collection of Eastern tales divided into the same number of parts.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading The compilation depends upon the taste, the caprice, and the opportunities of the scribe, or the commands of his employer.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
happensverbUS /ˈhæpənz/
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It rarely happens that any two copies of the Alif Lila va Lilin resemble each other.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The compilation depends upon the taste, the caprice, and the opportunities of the scribe, or the commands of his employer.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It rarely happens that any two copies of the Alif Lila va Lilin resemble each other.
Lila
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From this reading It rarely happens that any two copies of the Alif Lila va Lilin resemble each other.
Lilin
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From this reading It rarely happens that any two copies of the Alif Lila va Lilin resemble each other.
listverbUS /lɪst/
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
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 The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
NnounUS /en/
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The compilation depends upon the taste, the caprice, and the opportunities of the scribe, or the commands of his employer.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The compilation depends upon the taste, the caprice, and the opportunities of the scribe, or the commands of his employer.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It rarely happens that any two copies of the Alif Lila va Lilin resemble each other.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading This title is bestowed upon any collection of Eastern tales divided into the same number of parts.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
pronunciationnounUS /proʊˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
the manner in which someone utters a word
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading It rarely happens that any two copies of the Alif Lila va Lilin resemble each other.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading It rarely happens that any two copies of the Alif Lila va Lilin resemble each other.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading This title is bestowed upon any collection of Eastern tales divided into the same number of parts.
scribeverbUS /skraɪb/
score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking
From this reading The compilation depends upon the taste, the caprice, and the opportunities of the scribe, or the commands of his employer.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
talenounUS /teɪl/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
talesnounUS /teɪlz/
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The compilation depends upon the taste, the caprice, and the opportunities of the scribe, or the commands of his employer.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
ThousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading This title is bestowed upon any collection of Eastern tales divided into the same number of parts.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It rarely happens that any two copies of the Alif Lila va Lilin resemble each other.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This title is bestowed upon any collection of Eastern tales divided into the same number of parts.
vanoun
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading It rarely happens that any two copies of the Alif Lila va Lilin resemble each other.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The number of tales amounts to 172, but one tale is supposed to occupy many nights in the recital, so that the whole number is divided into “One Thousand and One Nights.”
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading N.B.—The Arabic words mentioned in this list are given as they appeared to be pronounced in English characters, and of course, therefore, adapted to English pronunciation.
