Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

Muslim name for the one and only God

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

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

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

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

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

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

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

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

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

at any time

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading How wonderful is God!

coins made of gold

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

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

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

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

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

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

From this reading How wonderful is God!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

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

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

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

From this reading How wonderful is God!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

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

From this reading "Mashallah!

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

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

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

be shown or be found to be

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

possessing material wealth

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

(Islam) a rebellious jinni who leads men astray

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

a male human offspring

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

not in physical motion

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

plural of “story” — 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 Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

inspiring awe

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

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

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

to that

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

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

From this reading "They are the words of wisdom," replied the pacha.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

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

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

the funds of a government or institution or individual

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

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

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading "They are the words of wisdom," replied the pacha.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Did the Caliph Haroun ever hear such stories?" observed the pacha, taking the pipe from his mouth, as he was indulging in company with Mustapha: "that infidel tells strange histories of strange countries--What will his mouth open to next?"

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading How wonderful is God!

the words that are spoken

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "The Shaitan Bacheh, for a son of the devil he still is, although he wears the turban and bows to Allah, will prove a treasury of amusement to your sublime highness," replied Mustapha: "but what are the words of the sage?--'If thou hast gold in thy hazneh, keep it locked and add thereto; thus shalt thou become rich.'"