AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
Abydosnoun
an ancient Greek colony on the Asiatic side of the Dardanelles; scene of the legend of Hero and Leander
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Hundreds of little birds sing to us distractedly of the joy of life; the sun shines radiantly, magnificently; the impetuous corn is already in the ear; it might be some gay pageant of our days of May.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a journey of some ten miles or so, under a clear sky and a burning sun.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We pass through fields of corn and lucerne, whose wonderful green is piqued with little flowers, such as may be seen in our climate.
banksnounUS /bæŋks/
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We pass through fields of corn and lucerne, whose wonderful green is piqued with little flowers, such as may be seen in our climate.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Hundreds of little birds sing to us distractedly of the joy of life; the sun shines radiantly, magnificently; the impetuous corn is already in the ear; it might be some gay pageant of our days of May.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading It is a journey of some ten miles or so, under a clear sky and a burning sun.
CHARMINGadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading It is a journey of some ten miles or so, under a clear sky and a burning sun.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading We pass through fields of corn and lucerne, whose wonderful green is piqued with little flowers, such as may be seen in our climate.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
cornnounUS /kɔːrn/
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading We pass through fields of corn and lucerne, whose wonderful green is piqued with little flowers, such as may be seen in our climate.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Hundreds of little birds sing to us distractedly of the joy of life; the sun shines radiantly, magnificently; the impetuous corn is already in the ear; it might be some gay pageant of our days of May.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
desertverbUS /ˈdezərt/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
distractedlyadverb
in a distracted manner
From this reading Hundreds of little birds sing to us distractedly of the joy of life; the sun shines radiantly, magnificently; the impetuous corn is already in the ear; it might be some gay pageant of our days of May.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Hundreds of little birds sing to us distractedly of the joy of life; the sun shines radiantly, magnificently; the impetuous corn is already in the ear; it might be some gay pageant of our days of May.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading One forgets that it is February, that we are still in the winter--the luminous winter of Egypt.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading One forgets that it is February, that we are still in the winter--the luminous winter of Egypt.
fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading We pass through fields of corn and lucerne, whose wonderful green is piqued with little flowers, such as may be seen in our climate.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
forgetsverbUS /fərˈɡets/
third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading One forgets that it is February, that we are still in the winter--the luminous winter of Egypt.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Hundreds of little birds sing to us distractedly of the joy of life; the sun shines radiantly, magnificently; the impetuous corn is already in the ear; it might be some gay pageant of our days of May.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
HundredsnounUS /ˈhʌndrədz/
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Hundreds of little birds sing to us distractedly of the joy of life; the sun shines radiantly, magnificently; the impetuous corn is already in the ear; it might be some gay pageant of our days of May.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading Hundreds of little birds sing to us distractedly of the joy of life; the sun shines radiantly, magnificently; the impetuous corn is already in the ear; it might be some gay pageant of our days of May.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a journey of some ten miles or so, under a clear sky and a burning sun.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a journey of some ten miles or so, under a clear sky and a burning sun.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It is a journey of some ten miles or so, under a clear sky and a burning sun.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Hundreds of little birds sing to us distractedly of the joy of life; the sun shines radiantly, magnificently; the impetuous corn is already in the ear; it might be some gay pageant of our days of May.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Hundreds of little birds sing to us distractedly of the joy of life; the sun shines radiantly, magnificently; the impetuous corn is already in the ear; it might be some gay pageant of our days of May.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We pass through fields of corn and lucerne, whose wonderful green is piqued with little flowers, such as may be seen in our climate.
lucernenounUS /ˈluːsərn/
important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop
From this reading We pass through fields of corn and lucerne, whose wonderful green is piqued with little flowers, such as may be seen in our climate.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading One forgets that it is February, that we are still in the winter--the luminous winter of Egypt.
LUNCHEONnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
magnificentlyadverbUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsəntli/
extremely well
From this reading Hundreds of little birds sing to us distractedly of the joy of life; the sun shines radiantly, magnificently; the impetuous corn is already in the ear; it might be some gay pageant of our days of May.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
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 A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We pass through fields of corn and lucerne, whose wonderful green is piqued with little flowers, such as may be seen in our climate.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Hundreds of little birds sing to us distractedly of the joy of life; the sun shines radiantly, magnificently; the impetuous corn is already in the ear; it might be some gay pageant of our days of May.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It is a journey of some ten miles or so, under a clear sky and a burning sun.
NilenounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One forgets that it is February, that we are still in the winter--the luminous winter of Egypt.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is a journey of some ten miles or so, under a clear sky and a burning sun.
Osirisnoun
Egyptian god of the underworld and judge of the dead; husband and brother of Isis; father of Horus
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
pageantnounUS /ˈpædʒənt/
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading Hundreds of little birds sing to us distractedly of the joy of life; the sun shines radiantly, magnificently; the impetuous corn is already in the ear; it might be some gay pageant of our days of May.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading We pass through fields of corn and lucerne, whose wonderful green is piqued with little flowers, such as may be seen in our climate.
pilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
piquedverbUS /piːkt/
past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading We pass through fields of corn and lucerne, whose wonderful green is piqued with little flowers, such as may be seen in our climate.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
radiantlyadverb
in a radiant manner
From this reading Hundreds of little birds sing to us distractedly of the joy of life; the sun shines radiantly, magnificently; the impetuous corn is already in the ear; it might be some gay pageant of our days of May.
sanctuariesnounUS /ˈsæŋktʃuːeriz/
plural of “sanctuary” — a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We pass through fields of corn and lucerne, whose wonderful green is piqued with little flowers, such as may be seen in our climate.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading Hundreds of little birds sing to us distractedly of the joy of life; the sun shines radiantly, magnificently; the impetuous corn is already in the ear; it might be some gay pageant of our days of May.
singverbUS /sɪŋ/
deliver by singing
From this reading Hundreds of little birds sing to us distractedly of the joy of life; the sun shines radiantly, magnificently; the impetuous corn is already in the ear; it might be some gay pageant of our days of May.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It is a journey of some ten miles or so, under a clear sky and a burning sun.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is a journey of some ten miles or so, under a clear sky and a burning sun.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading One forgets that it is February, that we are still in the winter--the luminous winter of Egypt.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We pass through fields of corn and lucerne, whose wonderful green is piqued with little flowers, such as may be seen in our climate.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It is a journey of some ten miles or so, under a clear sky and a burning sun.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It is a journey of some ten miles or so, under a clear sky and a burning sun.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One forgets that it is February, that we are still in the winter--the luminous winter of Egypt.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It is a journey of some ten miles or so, under a clear sky and a burning sun.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hundreds of little birds sing to us distractedly of the joy of life; the sun shines radiantly, magnificently; the impetuous corn is already in the ear; it might be some gay pageant of our days of May.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A CHARMING LUNCHEON We are making our way through the fields of Abydos in the dazzling splendour of the forenoon, having come, like so many pilgrims of old, from the banks of the Nile to visit the sanctuaries of Osiris, which lie beyond the green plains, on the edge of the desert.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading We pass through fields of corn and lucerne, whose wonderful green is piqued with little flowers, such as may be seen in our climate.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading One forgets that it is February, that we are still in the winter--the luminous winter of Egypt.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading We pass through fields of corn and lucerne, whose wonderful green is piqued with little flowers, such as may be seen in our climate.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading We pass through fields of corn and lucerne, whose wonderful green is piqued with little flowers, such as may be seen in our climate.
