Chapter I

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From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

a deep yellow color

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes

From this reading If such be the case, you have undoubtedly stood among the giant columns of the Temple to the Sun-god Amen in the Northern Apt (Karnak).

a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading If such be the case, you have undoubtedly stood among the giant columns of the Temple to the Sun-god Amen in the Northern Apt (Karnak).

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading If such be the case, you have undoubtedly stood among the giant columns of the Temple to the Sun-god Amen in the Northern Apt (Karnak).

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

a line of approach

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If such be the case, you have undoubtedly stood among the giant columns of the Temple to the Sun-god Amen in the Northern Apt (Karnak).

the past participle of “be”

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

an occurrence of something

From this reading If such be the case, you have undoubtedly stood among the giant columns of the Temple to the Sun-god Amen in the Northern Apt (Karnak).

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading If such be the case, you have undoubtedly stood among the giant columns of the Temple to the Sun-god Amen in the Northern Apt (Karnak).

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

a variable color averaging a deep pink

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

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From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

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 Perhaps you have had the good fortune to visit Egypt!

provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

at any time

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Perhaps you have had the good fortune to visit Egypt!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading If such be the case, you have undoubtedly stood among the giant columns of the Temple to the Sun-god Amen in the Northern Apt (Karnak).

coins made of gold

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Perhaps you have had the good fortune to visit Egypt!

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Perhaps you have had the good fortune to visit Egypt!

an old form of “has”

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Perhaps you have had the good fortune to visit Egypt!

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on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If such be the case, you have undoubtedly stood among the giant columns of the Temple to the Sun-god Amen in the Northern Apt (Karnak).

without limits in extent or size or quantity

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading If such be the case, you have undoubtedly stood among the giant columns of the Temple to the Sun-god Amen in the Northern Apt (Karnak).

an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

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From this reading If such be the case, you have undoubtedly stood among the giant columns of the Temple to the Sun-god Amen in the Northern Apt (Karnak).

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

immediately past

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

a city in central Egypt on the east bank of the Nile that is a center for visitors to the ruins of and around Thebes

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

past form of “marvel” — be amazed at

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

a particular point in time

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

not any; not one

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading If such be the case, you have undoubtedly stood among the giant columns of the Temple to the Sun-god Amen in the Northern Apt (Karnak).

a native or inhabitant of Nubia

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

go across or through

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps you have had the good fortune to visit Egypt!

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

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give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading If such be the case, you have undoubtedly stood among the giant columns of the Temple to the Sun-god Amen in the Northern Apt (Karnak).

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading If such be the case, you have undoubtedly stood among the giant columns of the Temple to the Sun-god Amen in the Northern Apt (Karnak).

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

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From this reading If such be the case, you have undoubtedly stood among the giant columns of the Temple to the Sun-god Amen in the Northern Apt (Karnak).

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading If such be the case, you have undoubtedly stood among the giant columns of the Temple to the Sun-god Amen in the Northern Apt (Karnak).

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

Egyptian Moon deity with the head of an ibis; god of wisdom and learning and the arts; scribe of the gods

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Perhaps you have had the good fortune to visit Egypt!

without doubt; certainly

From this reading If such be the case, you have undoubtedly stood among the giant columns of the Temple to the Sun-god Amen in the Northern Apt (Karnak).

not injured or harmed

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Perhaps you have had the good fortune to visit Egypt!

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading You have marveled at the ever changing colors which light up the walls and columns of the Temple of the Southern Apt (Luxor), so that at one moment they seem to have been carved from blocks of amber, at another from coral, jasper, amethyst or, as the last bright rays of the sinking sun fall full upon them, from colossal bars of red Nubian gold.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

belonging to which person

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading “_Provided thou art an equipped soul, knowing the Secret Name of Thoth, thou shalt pass unharmed though that abyss which hath no air, whose depths are illimitable._” New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue My reader.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Perhaps you have had the good fortune to visit Egypt!