Catalina+36


**Page 36 This page describes the scene when Port first meets Marhnia in the Turkish Fort. **

-A secluded structure, or small room, adjacent to or opening out of a room -A large room, such as a drawing room, used for receiving and entertaining guests. -A sofa or couch, usually without arms or back that is typically placed against a wall and is often used as a bed. Essmah!** **:** -Listen! //**Tsekellem bellatsi : **// //**Fhemtek! : - I understood you! **// -To regulate by or adjust to a certain measure or proportion; To change or vary the pitch, intensity, or tone of one's voice -Henna is a plant that produces a dye which is used as a dye for hair, skin and fingernails, as well as a dye and preservative for leather and cloth. It is a cultural tradition for women to henna themselves for social and holiday celebrations as it is said to bring l uck as well as joy and beauty.
 * Alcove: (Noun )**
 * When they first enter the tent, Marhnia leads Port and Smail to a small alcove.
 * Salon:** (Noun)
 * Marhnia puts mismatched furniture and a matress in the alcove to attempt to make it appear as a salon
 * Divan:** (Noun)
 * [[image:http://www.room.se/images/original/THEO_divan_right.jpg width="194" height="131" caption="DIVAN"]]
 * Marhnia quickly tells the men to listen to her in Arabic.
 * "Essmah!" she said to Port, and to Smaile: " Tsekellum bellatsi ." The she went out.
 * (?) Unsure about translation
 * Smaile is telling Marhnia that he understands her and that there is no language barrier between them, as opposed to Marhnia and Port.
 * Modulated: (Verb) **
 * Although Marhnia spoke very quietly, she changed and modulated her voice in a way that made her pleasant to listen to
 * [[image:8829-henna-hand-design.jpg width="143" height="194" align="left" caption="HENNA"]]Henna-Stained Fingers:** (Noun)