1907
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1908
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2008
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
in actual fact
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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ArabiannounUS /əˈreɪbiən/
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
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ArabsnounUS /ˈærəbz/
plural of “arab” — 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 My magnificent saddle was a present from Mustafa [Mohammed] Bustani, a wealthy merchant and friend who worked equally well with Arabs and Jews.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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ausnounUS /aʊz/
plural of “au” — a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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a small piece or quantity of something
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Bustani
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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading German Novelist Karl May's 1907/1908, Schamah [Wisdom's ForgivingLight] Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Translator: James D. Schoonover, MA, M.Ed., c.
chieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
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providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
approval
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a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading German Novelist Karl May's 1907/1908, Schamah [Wisdom's ForgivingLight] Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Translator: James D. Schoonover, MA, M.Ed., c.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading It has Oriental-red velvet, richly decorated with gold embroidery.
dem
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deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
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showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
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causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
EdnounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading German Novelist Karl May's 1907/1908, Schamah [Wisdom's ForgivingLight] Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Translator: James D. Schoonover, MA, M.Ed., c.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading It has Oriental-red velvet, richly decorated with gold embroidery.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading My magnificent saddle was a present from Mustafa [Mohammed] Bustani, a wealthy merchant and friend who worked equally well with Arabs and Jews.
divisible by two
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
opinion or judgment
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be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
ForgivingLight
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a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My magnificent saddle was a present from Mustafa [Mohammed] Bustani, a wealthy merchant and friend who worked equally well with Arabs and Jews.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My magnificent saddle was a present from Mustafa [Mohammed] Bustani, a wealthy merchant and friend who worked equally well with Arabs and Jews.
Gelobten
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a person of German nationality
From this reading German Novelist Karl May's 1907/1908, Schamah [Wisdom's ForgivingLight] Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Translator: James D. Schoonover, MA, M.Ed., c.
coins made of gold
From this reading It has Oriental-red velvet, richly decorated with gold embroidery.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has Oriental-red velvet, richly decorated with gold embroidery.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading German Novelist Karl May's 1907/1908, Schamah [Wisdom's ForgivingLight] Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Translator: James D. Schoonover, MA, M.Ed., c.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has Oriental-red velvet, richly decorated with gold embroidery.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading German Novelist Karl May's 1907/1908, Schamah [Wisdom's ForgivingLight] Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Translator: James D. Schoonover, MA, M.Ed., c.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading My magnificent saddle was a present from Mustafa [Mohammed] Bustani, a wealthy merchant and friend who worked equally well with Arabs and Jews.
Karl
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keepsakesnounUS /ˈkiːpseɪks/
plural of “keepsake” — something of sentimental value
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the land on which real estate is located
From this reading German Novelist Karl May's 1907/1908, Schamah [Wisdom's ForgivingLight] Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Translator: James D. Schoonover, MA, M.Ed., c.
Lande
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the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading German Novelist Karl May's 1907/1908, Schamah [Wisdom's ForgivingLight] Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Translator: James D. Schoonover, MA, M.Ed., c.
MAnounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading German Novelist Karl May's 1907/1908, Schamah [Wisdom's ForgivingLight] Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Translator: James D. Schoonover, MA, M.Ed., c.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading My magnificent saddle was a present from Mustafa [Mohammed] Bustani, a wealthy merchant and friend who worked equally well with Arabs and Jews.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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May'snounUS /meɪz/
possessive form of “may” — the month following April and preceding June
From this reading German Novelist Karl May's 1907/1908, Schamah [Wisdom's ForgivingLight] Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Translator: James D. Schoonover, MA, M.Ed., c.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading My magnificent saddle was a present from Mustafa [Mohammed] Bustani, a wealthy merchant and friend who worked equally well with Arabs and Jews.
mightiestadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪtiəst/
superlative of “mighty” — having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
MohammednounUS /moʊˈhæmɪd/
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
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Mustafa
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belonging to the person speaking
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NovelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading German Novelist Karl May's 1907/1908, Schamah [Wisdom's ForgivingLight] Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Translator: James D. Schoonover, MA, M.Ed., c.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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Oriental-red
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From this reading It has Oriental-red velvet, richly decorated with gold embroidery.
PalestinenounUS /ˈpæləstaɪn/
a former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948
From this reading German Novelist Karl May's 1907/1908, Schamah [Wisdom's ForgivingLight] Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Translator: James D. Schoonover, MA, M.Ed., c.
PashanounUS /pəˈʃɑː/
a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading My magnificent saddle was a present from Mustafa [Mohammed] Bustani, a wealthy merchant and friend who worked equally well with Arabs and Jews.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading German Novelist Karl May's 1907/1908, Schamah [Wisdom's ForgivingLight] Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Translator: James D. Schoonover, MA, M.Ed., c.
Reiseerzaehlung
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resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading It has Oriental-red velvet, richly decorated with gold embroidery.
put a saddle on
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Schamah
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Schoonover
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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in the near future
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any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
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stirrupsnounUS /ˈstɜːrəps/
plural of “stirrup” — support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
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
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being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
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stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
plural of “tale” — 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 German Novelist Karl May's 1907/1908, Schamah [Wisdom's ForgivingLight] Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Translator: James D. Schoonover, MA, M.Ed., c.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading German Novelist Karl May's 1907/1908, Schamah [Wisdom's ForgivingLight] Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Translator: James D. Schoonover, MA, M.Ed., c.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TranslatornounUS /trænˈsleɪtər/
a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading German Novelist Karl May's 1907/1908, Schamah [Wisdom's ForgivingLight] Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Translator: James D. Schoonover, MA, M.Ed., c.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading German Novelist Karl May's 1907/1908, Schamah [Wisdom's ForgivingLight] Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Translator: James D. Schoonover, MA, M.Ed., c.
tribaladjectiveUS /ˈtraɪbəl/
relating to or characteristic of a tribe
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
USAnounUS /ˌjuːeˈseɪ/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
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velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading It has Oriental-red velvet, richly decorated with gold embroidery.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
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von
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This Pasha saddle was fit for a tribal Turkish chieftain, having comfortable stirrups and an accompanying dreadful bit that could conquer the stubborn resistance of even the mightiest horse.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading My magnificent saddle was a present from Mustafa [Mohammed] Bustani, a wealthy merchant and friend who worked equally well with Arabs and Jews.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading My magnificent saddle was a present from Mustafa [Mohammed] Bustani, a wealthy merchant and friend who worked equally well with Arabs and Jews.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 2008, USA Schamah, Reiseerzaehlung aus dem Gelobten Lande, von Karl May c.1907/1908) As soon as they step into my house and see my strange collection of travel keepsakes, all visitors' eyes are drawn to the Arabian saddle, which actually deserves credit as the inspiration and author of this story.
which person or people
From this reading My magnificent saddle was a present from Mustafa [Mohammed] Bustani, a wealthy merchant and friend who worked equally well with Arabs and Jews.
Wisdom's
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From this reading German Novelist Karl May's 1907/1908, Schamah [Wisdom's ForgivingLight] Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Translator: James D. Schoonover, MA, M.Ed., c.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It has Oriental-red velvet, richly decorated with gold embroidery.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading My magnificent saddle was a present from Mustafa [Mohammed] Bustani, a wealthy merchant and friend who worked equally well with Arabs and Jews.
