THE CALIPH AND THE CLOWN

P. Joko P.
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  1. caliph
    the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state
    The caliph of Baghdad hired an intelligent and high spirited man as his court jester, and was much amused by his clever, witty comments.
  2. intelligent
    having the capacity for thought and reason to a high degree
    The caliph of Baghdad hired an intelligent and high spirited man as his court jester, and was much amused by his clever, witty comments.
  3. court
    an assembly to conduct judicial business
    The caliph of Baghdad hired an intelligent and high spirited man as his court jester, and was much amused by his clever, witty comments.
  4. amused
    pleasantly occupied
    The caliph of Baghdad hired an intelligent and high spirited man as his court jester, and was much amused by his clever, witty comments.
  5. clever
    mentally quick and resourceful
    The caliph of Baghdad hired an intelligent and high spirited man as his court jester, and was much amused by his clever, witty comments.
  6. witty
    demonstrating striking cleverness and humor
    The caliph of Baghdad hired an intelligent and high spirited man as his court jester, and was much amused by his clever, witty comments.
  7. comment
    a statement that expresses a personal opinion
    The caliph of Baghdad hired an intelligent and high spirited man as his court jester, and was much amused by his clever, witty comments.
  8. clown
    a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
    The clown was so well loved by his master that everyone at court showed him great respect.
  9. respect
    regard highly; think much of
    The clown was so well loved by his master that everyone at court showed him great respect.
  10. surprise
    come upon or take unawares
    And so the caliph was much surprised one day when he heard his beloved clown crying out in distress from the throne room.
  11. beloved
    dearly loved
    And so the caliph was much surprised one day when he heard his beloved clown crying out in distress from the throne room.
  12. distress
    a state of adversity
    And so the caliph was much surprised one day when he heard his beloved clown crying out in distress from the throne room.
  13. astonished
    filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise
    The caliph hurried there and was astonished to find the guards beating the clown badly.
  14. guard
    watch over or shield from danger or harm
    The caliph hurried there and was astonished to find the guards beating the clown badly.
  15. majesty
    impressiveness in scale or proportion
    ''We found him sitting on your throne, O majesty!'' the captain of the guards explained. ''out of my sight!'' commanded the caliph.
  16. explain
    make plain and comprehensible
    ''We found him sitting on your throne, O majesty!'' the captain of the guards explained. ''out of my sight!'' commanded the caliph.
  17. intention
    an anticipated outcome that guides your planned actions
    ''For sure the jester did not do it with the intention of offending me.''
  18. offend
    cause to feel resentment or indignation
    ''For sure the jester did not do it with the intention of offending me.''
  19. wail
    a cry of sorrow and grief
    The clown, however, continued to weep and wail even after the guards had left.
  20. irritated
    aroused to impatience or anger
    ''Stop it! said the irritated caliph. ''you're still in one piece, aren't you?'' '' i'm not crying for myself, my lord, i weep for you,'' the clown explained.
  21. exclaim
    utter aloud, often with surprise, horror, or joy
    ''For me?'' exclaimed the caliph in surprise.
  22. certainly
    definitely or positively
    ''Certainly! if i get beaten so badly for having been only a few minutes on the throne, how many beatings must you have suffered in all the years that you have been there?''
  23. suffer
    undergo or be subjected to
    ''Certainly! if i get beaten so badly for having been only a few minutes on the throne, how many beatings must you have suffered in all the years that you have been there?''
Created on Wed Jan 02 01:58:07 EST 2013

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