Chapter XIII

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

From this reading A WELL-KNOWN VOICE In the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments is told the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

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

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)

From this reading A WELL-KNOWN VOICE In the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments is told the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

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

From this reading A WELL-KNOWN VOICE In the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments is told the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading A WELL-KNOWN VOICE In the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments is told the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

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

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

a small cake leavened with yeast

From this reading A WELL-KNOWN VOICE In the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments is told the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The door of the cabin was quickly shut, and not by the figure seated at the table before the mass of papers.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The door of the cabin was quickly shut, and not by the figure seated at the table before the mass of papers.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading A WELL-KNOWN VOICE In the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments is told the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading For a few seconds the three lads remained transfixed with surprise.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a few seconds the three lads remained transfixed with surprise.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading A WELL-KNOWN VOICE In the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments is told the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

a quick look

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

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

From this reading A WELL-KNOWN VOICE In the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments is told the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

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

From this reading A WELL-KNOWN VOICE In the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments is told the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading For a few seconds the three lads remained transfixed with surprise.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading The door of the cabin was quickly shut, and not by the figure seated at the table before the mass of papers.

make reference to

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

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

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading A WELL-KNOWN VOICE In the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments is told the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The door of the cabin was quickly shut, and not by the figure seated at the table before the mass of papers.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A WELL-KNOWN VOICE In the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments is told the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The door of the cabin was quickly shut, and not by the figure seated at the table before the mass of papers.

slow and laborious because of weight

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

with speed

From this reading The door of the cabin was quickly shut, and not by the figure seated at the table before the mass of papers.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading For a few seconds the three lads remained transfixed with surprise.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

Identical; not different.

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The door of the cabin was quickly shut, and not by the figure seated at the table before the mass of papers.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading For a few seconds the three lads remained transfixed with surprise.

A tropical plant whose seeds are used in food, and the famous magical password 'Open Sesame'.

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

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

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

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 A WELL-KNOWN VOICE In the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments is told the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading For a few seconds the three lads remained transfixed with surprise.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The door of the cabin was quickly shut, and not by the figure seated at the table before the mass of papers.

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

From this reading A WELL-KNOWN VOICE In the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments is told the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

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

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading A WELL-KNOWN VOICE In the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments is told the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

a special situation

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading For a few seconds the three lads remained transfixed with surprise.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

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

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A WELL-KNOWN VOICE In the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments is told the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading For a few seconds the three lads remained transfixed with surprise.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.

communicated in words

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading A WELL-KNOWN VOICE In the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments is told the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

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

From this reading The door of the cabin was quickly shut, and not by the figure seated at the table before the mass of papers.

widely or fully known

From this reading A WELL-KNOWN VOICE In the Arabian Nights’ Entertainments is told the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

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

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And now, as Ned, Bob, and Jerry stood outside the cabin door, through which they had a glimpse of the well-remembered figure, and as together they uttered the magic word “Professor Snodgrass,” the same thing happened as happened to Ali Baba.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For a few seconds the three lads remained transfixed with surprise.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading In this, at the mention of the magic word “Sesame,” the ponderous rocky portal of the treasure cave swung open or shut, according to its previous position.