Webster's paperbacks take advantage of the fact that classics are frequently assigned readings in English courses. By using a running English-to-Arabic thesaurus at the bottom of each page, this edition of The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins was edited for three audiences. The first includes Arabic-speaking students enrolled in an English Language Program (ELP), an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) program, an English as a Second Language Program (ESL), or in a TOEFL® or TOEIC® preparation program. The second audience includes English-speaking students enrolled in bilingual education programs or Arabic speakers enrolled in English-speaking schools. The third audience consists of students who are actively building their vocabularies in Arabic in order to take foreign service, translation certification, Advanced Placement® (AP®) or similar examinations. By using the Rosetta Edition( when assigned for an English course, the reader can enrich their vocabulary in anticipation of an examination in Arabic or English.

TOEFL®, TOEIC®, AP® and Advanced Placement® are trademarks of the Educational Testing Service which has neither reviewed nor endorsed this book. All rights reserved.

Webster's edition of this classic is organized to expose the reader to a maximum number of difficult and potentially ambiguous English words. Rare or idiosyncratic words and expressions are given lower priority compared to “difficult, yet commonly used” words. Rather than supply a single translation, many words are translated for a variety of meanings in Arabic, allowing readers to better grasp the ambiguity of English, and avoid them using the notes as a pure translation crutch. Having the reader decipher a word's meaning within context serves to improve vocabulary retention and understanding. Each page covers words not already highlighted on previous pages. If a difficult word is not translated on a page, chances are that it has been translated on a previous page.

If you are either learning Arabic, or learning English as a second language (ESL) as a Arabic speaker, this book is for you. There are many editions of The Moonstone. This one is worth the price if you would like to enrich your Arabic-English vocabulary, whether for self-improvement or for preparation in advanced of college examinations. Each page is annotated with a mini-thesaurus of uncommon words highlighted in the text. Not only will you experience a great classic, but learn the richness of the English language with Arabic synonyms at the bottom of each page. You will not see a full translation of the English text, but rather a running bilingual thesaurus to maximize the reader’s exposure to the subtleties of both languages.

Webster's edition of this classic is organized to expose the reader to a maximum number of difficult and potentially ambiguous English words. Rare or idiosyncratic words and expressions are given lower priority compared to "difficult, yet commonly used" words. Rather than supply a single translation, many words are translated for a variety of meanings in Arabic, allowing readers to better grasp the ambiguity of English, and avoid them using the notes as a pure translation crutch. Having the reader decipher a word's meaning within context serves to improve vocabulary retention and understanding. Each page covers words not already highlighted on previous pages. If a difficult word is not translated on a page, chances are that it has been translated on a previous page.

Webster's paperbacks take advantage of the fact that classics are frequently assigned readings in English courses. By using a running English-to-Arabic thesaurus at the bottom of each page, this edition of The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins was edited for three audiences. The first includes Arabic-speaking students enrolled in an English Language Program (ELP), an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) program, an English as a Second Language Program (ESL), or in a TOEFL® or TOEIC® preparation program. The second audience includes English-speaking students enrolled in bilingual education programs or Arabic speakers enrolled in English-speaking schools. The third audience consists of students who are actively building their vocabularies in Arabic in order to take foreign service, translation certification, Advanced Placement® (AP®) or similar examinations. By using the Rosetta Edition( when assigned for an English course, the reader can enrich their vocabulary in anticipation of an examination in Arabic or English.

TOEFL®, TOEIC®, AP® and Advanced Placement® are trademarks of the Educational Testing Service which has neither reviewed nor endorsed this book. All rights reserved.

• PREFACE FROM THE EDITOR1
• PROLOGUE THE STORMING OF SERINGAPATAM (1799)2
• FIRST PERIOD THE LOSS OF THE DIAMOND (1848)9
• CHAPTER I10
• CHAPTER II13
• CHAPTER III18
• CHAPTER IV25
• CHAPTER V34
• CHAPTER VI42
• CHAPTER VII54
• CHAPTER VIII59
• CHAPTER IX70
• CHAPTER X77
• CHAPTER XI90
• CHAPTER XII110
• CHAPTER XIII122
• CHAPTER XIV129
• CHAPTER XV138
• CHAPTER XVI153
• CHAPTER XVII163
• CHAPTER XVIII171
• CHAPTER XIX179
• CHAPTER XX185
• CHAPTER XXI189
• CHAPTER XXII200
• CHAPTER XXIII210
• SECOND PERIOD THE DISCOVERY OF THE TRUTH (1848-1849)223
• FIRST NARRATIVE224
• SECOND NARRATIVE310
• THIRD NARRATIVE340
• FOURTH NARRATIVE460
• FIFTH NARRATIVE499
• SIXTH NARRATIVE520
• SEVENTH NARRATIVE536
• EIGHTH NARRATIVE539
• EPILOGUE THE FINDING OF THE DIAMOND542
• CHAPTER I THE STATEMENT OF SERGEANT CLIFF’S MAN (1849)543
• CHAPTER II THE STATEMENT OF THE CAPTAIN (1849)544
• CHAPTER III THE STATEMENT OF MR. MURTHWAITE (1850) (IN A LETTER TO MR. BRUFF)546
• Glossary550