Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

(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 "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

in addition

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

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

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

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

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

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

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "May your highness's shadow never be less!" replied the vizier.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

nightingale spoken of in Persian poetry

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

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

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

yet to be or coming

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

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

From this reading "And the Giaour who relates his voyages and travels," interrupted the pacha--"where is he?

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

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 "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

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

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

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

From this reading "And the Giaour who relates his voyages and travels," interrupted the pacha--"where is he?

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

From this reading "May your highness's shadow never be less!" replied the vizier.

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

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

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

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

discontinued temporarily

From this reading "And the Giaour who relates his voyages and travels," interrupted the pacha--"where is he?

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

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

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

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "May your highness's shadow never be less!" replied the vizier.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

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 "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "May your highness's shadow never be less!" replied the vizier.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

properly deserved

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

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

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

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

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "May your highness's shadow never be less!" replied the vizier.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

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

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

the act of punishing

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading "And the Giaour who relates his voyages and travels," interrupted the pacha--"where is he?

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "May your highness's shadow never be less!" replied the vizier.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading "May your highness's shadow never be less!" replied the vizier.

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

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

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

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

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 "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

inspiring awe

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

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 Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

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

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

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

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

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

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading "And the Giaour who relates his voyages and travels," interrupted the pacha--"where is he?

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

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

A high-ranking political advisor or minister to the sovereign monarch.

From this reading "May your highness's shadow never be less!" replied the vizier.

plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water

From this reading "And the Giaour who relates his voyages and travels," interrupted the pacha--"where is he?

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

at the time that

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

in or at the place that

From this reading "And the Giaour who relates his voyages and travels," interrupted the pacha--"where is he?

which person or people

From this reading "Have we not the slave who offered to lay his story at your sublime feet, on the same evening that we met those sons of Shitan--Ali and Hussan, who received the punishment merited by their enormous crimes?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

the words that are spoken

From this reading Have we not also the manuscript of the Spanish slave, now translated by my faithful Greek; who tells me that the words are flowing with honey, and their music is equal to that of the bulbul when singing to his favourite rose?"

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading "Khoda shefa midêhed--God gives relief!" cried the pacha, as the divan closed: and, certainly, during its continuance many had been relieved of their worldly goods, and one or two from all future worldly thoughts or wanderings.--"What have we to-day, Mustapha?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "May your highness's shadow never be less!" replied the vizier.