adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
AladdinnounUS /æˈlædɪn/
in the Arabian Nights a boy who acquires a magic lamp from which he can summon a genie
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading For my part, I am resolved, one of these days, to turn him out of doors, and let him provide for himself."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Are you of any trade?"
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are you of any trade?"
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
ashamedadjectiveUS /əˈʃeɪmd/
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
consideringverbUS /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For my part, I am resolved, one of these days, to turn him out of doors, and let him provide for himself."
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading For my part, I am resolved, one of these days, to turn him out of doors, and let him provide for himself."
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For my part, I am resolved, one of these days, to turn him out of doors, and let him provide for himself."
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For my part, I am resolved, one of these days, to turn him out of doors, and let him provide for himself."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading For my part, I am resolved, one of these days, to turn him out of doors, and let him provide for himself."
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For my part, I am resolved, one of these days, to turn him out of doors, and let him provide for himself."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For my part, I am resolved, one of these days, to turn him out of doors, and let him provide for himself."
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For my part, I am resolved, one of these days, to turn him out of doors, and let him provide for himself."
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For my part, I am resolved, one of these days, to turn him out of doors, and let him provide for himself."
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading For my part, I am resolved, one of these days, to turn him out of doors, and let him provide for himself."
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading For my part, I am resolved, one of these days, to turn him out of doors, and let him provide for himself."
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
succeedverbUS /səkˈsiːd/
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
teachverbUS /tiːtʃ/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For my part, I am resolved, one of these days, to turn him out of doors, and let him provide for himself."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Are you of any trade?"
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading For my part, I am resolved, one of these days, to turn him out of doors, and let him provide for himself."
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
weptverbUS /wept/
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
widownounUS /ˈwɪdoʊ/
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His father, when alive, strove all he could to teach him his trade, but could not succeed; and since his death, notwithstanding all I can say to him, he does nothing but idle away his time in the streets, as you saw him, without considering he is no longer a child; and if you do not make him ashamed of it, I despair of his ever coming to any good.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The African magician, perceiving that the widow wept at the remembrance of her husband, changed the conversation, and turning toward her son, asked him, "What business do you follow?
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading At this question the youth hung down his head, and was not a little abashed when his mother answered, "Aladdin is an idle fellow.
