adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading The illumination is enriched by the admirable blending of colors in the canopy of shawls.
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 THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
blendingnounUS /ˈblendɪŋ/
the act of blending components together thoroughly
From this reading The illumination is enriched by the admirable blending of colors in the canopy of shawls.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The illumination is enriched by the admirable blending of colors in the canopy of shawls.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In supping they have reached what we call the dessert.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading The illumination is enriched by the admirable blending of colors in the canopy of shawls.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading The illumination is enriched by the admirable blending of colors in the canopy of shawls.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
dessertnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrt/
a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading In supping they have reached what we call the dessert.
EMIRnounUS /ɪˈmɪr/
an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
enrichedverbUS /enˈrɪtʃt/
past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading The illumination is enriched by the admirable blending of colors in the canopy of shawls.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A wooden trencher, scoured white as ivory, separates the friends, leaving them face to face.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A wooden trencher, scoured white as ivory, separates the friends, leaving them face to face.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In supping they have reached what we call the dessert.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
Ihram
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading The illumination is enriched by the admirable blending of colors in the canopy of shawls.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The illumination is enriched by the admirable blending of colors in the canopy of shawls.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading A wooden trencher, scoured white as ivory, separates the friends, leaving them face to face.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading A wooden trencher, scoured white as ivory, separates the friends, leaving them face to face.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
MysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
palings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
PRINCEnounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In supping they have reached what we call the dessert.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
scouredadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊərd/
worn away as by water or ice or wind
From this reading A wooden trencher, scoured white as ivory, separates the friends, leaving them face to face.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
separatesnounUS /ˈsepəreɪts/
plural of “separate” — a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
From this reading A wooden trencher, scoured white as ivory, separates the friends, leaving them face to face.
shawlsnounUS /ʃɔːlz/
plural of “shawl” — cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading The illumination is enriched by the admirable blending of colors in the canopy of shawls.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
stoutadjectiveUS /staʊt/
dependable
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
suppingnoun
ingestion of liquid food with a spoon or by drinking
From this reading In supping they have reached what we call the dessert.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
testifiesverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A wooden trencher, scoured white as ivory, separates the friends, leaving them face to face.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In supping they have reached what we call the dessert.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PRINCE AND THE EMIR In the reception room of the Prince's tent the lamps are lighted; one fastened to the stout centre pole, and five others on as many palings planted in the ground, all burning brightly.
trenchernounUS /ˈtrentʃər/
someone who digs trenches
From this reading A wooden trencher, scoured white as ivory, separates the friends, leaving them face to face.
tuftedadjectiveUS /ˈtʌftɪd/
(of plants) growing in small dense clumps or tufts
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In supping they have reached what we call the dessert.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In supping they have reached what we call the dessert.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading A wooden trencher, scoured white as ivory, separates the friends, leaving them face to face.
WithinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the space defined by the five lamps, on a tufted rug, the Mystic and the Emir are seated, both in _Ihram_, and looking cool and comfortable, though the night outside still testifies to the heat of the day.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading A wooden trencher, scoured white as ivory, separates the friends, leaving them face to face.
